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. 4100-116 & 4100-119 via 4100-130 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car11:54 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   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

2. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Pacific Crest Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. National Forest Development Road 4111–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car11:07 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 304 min of walking

6. Forest Road 5403-210–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   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

7. Amabilis Mountain–Amabilis summit Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:37 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 266 min of walking

8. Forest Road 5250–Forest Road 5403-210, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car11:33 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   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

9. Forest Road 4100-126 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   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

10. 4112-111 & 4112-112 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:48 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1080 ft climb · 142 min of walking

11. 5220-110 & National Forest Development Road 5220 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    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

12. Forest Road 4110-123 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car10:12 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    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