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 4100-126 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 70 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 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 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Pacific Crest Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. Amabilis Mountain–Amabilis summit Viewpoint, 3 summits 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1830 ft climb · 260 min of walking

6. National Forest Development Road 4111–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 244 min of walking

7. Forest Road 5403-210–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. 4100-116 & 4100-119 via 4100-130 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 367 min of walking

9. Forest Road 5250–Forest Road 5403-210, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2050 ft climb · 380 min of walking

10. 4100-122 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

11. National Forest Development Road 5410 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 55 min of walking

12. 4934-127 & 4934-240 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 78 min of walking