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 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Forest Road 4100-126 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Pacific Crest Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. Amabilis Mountain–Amabilis summit Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

7. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

8. 4100-116 & 4100-119 via 4100-130 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:45 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:45 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 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:37 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

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

10. 4100-122 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

11. National Forest Development Road 5410 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. 4934-127 & 4934-240 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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