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. Pacific Crest Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Abiel Peak–Mirror Lake, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1890 ft climb · 216 min of walking

4. Mirror Lake–Tinkham Tarns, 7 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 169 min of walking

5. Mount Hyak–Mirror Lake, 8 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 300 min of walking

6. National Forest Development Road 5410 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

8. Rockdale Lake–Lagoon cell #1, 6 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 196 min of walking

9. Tinkham Tarns–Windy Pass, 4 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 195 min of walking

10. Forest Road 5403-210–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

11. Silver Peak & Silver Peak Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 168 min of walking

12. Mount Catherine & Mount Catherine Trail 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 111 min of walking