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. Lake Laura–Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Point 5870–Lake Lillian, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. 4832-141 & Forest Road 4832-136 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1080 ft climb · 178 min of walking

4. Margaret Lake–Lake Laura, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 79 min of walking

5. Mount Margaret–Lake Laura, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 81 min of walking

6. Alta Mountain–Rampart Lakes, 8 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 215 min of walking

7. Lila Lake–Rampart Lakes, 9 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 209 min of walking

8. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

9. Lagoon cell #2–Lagoon cell #1, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 216 min of walking

10. Hyak Lake–Rockdale Lake, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 169 min of walking

11. 4934-127 & 4934-240 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Rockdale Lake–Lagoon cell #1, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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