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.
This week’s evenings
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Pacific Crest Trail 1.4 mi away
Leave by 8:13 PM
- Leave trailhead8:13 PM
- Sunset8:37 PM
- Head back8:52 PM
- At your car8:57 PM
- Dark9:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 16 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 1.4 mi away
Leave by 8:13 PM
- Leave trailhead8:13 PM
- Sunset8:37 PM
- Head back8:52 PM
- At your car8:57 PM
- Dark9:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 1.4 mi away
Leave by 8:12 PM
- Leave trailhead8:12 PM
- Sunset8:37 PM
- Head back8:52 PM
- At your car8:58 PM
- Dark9:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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4100-116 & 4100-119 via 4100-130 1.6 mi away
Leave by 4:39 PM
- Leave trailhead4:39 PM
- Sunset8:37 PM
- Head back8:52 PM
- At your car11:54 PM
- Dark9:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 11:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1830 ft climb · 399 min of walking
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Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset8:37 PM
- Head back8:52 PM
- At your car9:39 PM
- Dark9:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 120 min of walking
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Be there by 8:17 PM
- Be there8:17 PM
- Sunset8:37 PM
- Dark9:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 8:11 PM
- Leave trailhead8:11 PM
- Sunset8:37 PM
- Head back8:52 PM
- At your car8:57 PM
- Dark9:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 16 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Forest Road 4110-123 3 mi away
Leave by 6:11 PM
- Leave trailhead6:11 PM
- Sunset8:37 PM
- Head back8:52 PM
- At your car10:12 PM
- Dark9:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 206 min of walking
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National Forest Development Road 5250-1 3 mi away
Be there by 8:17 PM
- Be there8:17 PM
- Sunset8:37 PM
- Dark9:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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5220-110–Blowout Mountain Trail #1318, 5 sights 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset8:37 PM
- Head back8:52 PM
- At your car10:03 PM
- Dark9:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 161 min of walking
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Leave by 4:37 PM
- Leave trailhead4:37 PM
- Sunset8:38 PM
- Head back8:53 PM
- At your car11:33 PM
- Dark9:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 11:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2050 ft climb · 380 min of walking
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Forest Road 4100-126 1.7 mi away
Leave by 7:19 PM
- Leave trailhead7:19 PM
- Sunset8:37 PM
- Head back8:52 PM
- At your car9:33 PM
- Dark9:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 99 min of walking