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. Abiel Peak–Mirror Lake, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Mount Catherine & Mount Catherine Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Silver Peak & Silver Peak Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Windy Pass–9070-115, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:49 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2090 ft climb · 292 min of walking

5. Pacific Crest Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Mount Margaret & Lake Lillian Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 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 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Point 5870–Lake Lillian, 4 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 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 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Kaleetan Peak–Franklin Falls Viewpoint, 5 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 4:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car10:48 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3280 ft climb · 328 min of walking

11. Mount Defiance–Blazer Lake, 7 lakes 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car12:08 AM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 12:08 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3810 ft climb · 491 min of walking

12. Little Bandera Mountain–Bandera Mountain Viewpoint, 10 lakes 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:38 PM
    3. Head back8:53 PM
    4. At your car11:49 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 11:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 422 min of walking