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. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 0.8 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

2. Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 0.8 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

3. Forest Road 4100-126 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Pacific Crest Trail 2.4 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

5. Forest Road 5403-210–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 3.1 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

6. Amabilis Mountain–Amabilis summit Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 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 · 1830 ft climb · 260 min of walking

7. National Forest Development Road 4111–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 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.

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

8. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking

9. 4100-116 & 4100-119 via 4100-130 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Forest Road 5250–Forest Road 5403-210, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car10:04 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. 4100-122 1.9 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. National Forest Development Road 5410 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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