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. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. 4934-122 & 4934-128 via 4934-126 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. 4934-127 & 4934-240 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 8:16 PM

   1. Be there8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Dark9:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 266 min of walking

7. 4100-122–4100-154, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car11:36 PM
   5. Dark9:11 PM

   Back at your car by 11:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 350 min of walking

8. Mount Margaret & Lake Lillian Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 129 min of walking

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

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Pacific Crest Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking