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. 4934-127 & 4934-240 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 2.6 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

4. Amabilis Mountain–Amabilis summit Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.1 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

5. 4100-122–4100-154, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 139 min of walking

6. Mount Margaret & Lake Lillian Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 108 min of walking

7. Lake Laura–Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 76 min of walking

8. Point 5870–Lake Lillian, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 109 min of walking

9. Margaret Lake–Lake Lillian Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 107 min of walking

10. Pacific Crest Trail 3.4 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

11. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 0 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

12. 4934-122 & 4934-128 via 4934-126 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 33 min of walking