Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Forest Road 5403-210–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. National Forest Development Road 5250-1 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. National Forest Development Road 110 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Forest Road 5250 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. National Forest Development Road 4111 & National Forest Development Road 5250-1 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Pacific Crest Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

8. 5220-110 & National Forest Development Road 5220 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 120 min of walking

9. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. 5220-310–Blowout Mountain Trail #1318, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 279 min of walking

11. 4100-122 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

12. Forest Road 4110-127 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 249 min of walking