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. Mount Margaret & Lake Lillian Trail 0.5 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

2. Lake Laura–Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, 3 sights 0.5 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

3. Point 5870–Lake Lillian, 4 sights 0.5 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

4. Margaret Lake–Lake Lillian Trail, 3 sights 0.5 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

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

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:36 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 264 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:36 PM
   3. Head back8:51 PM
   4. At your car10:53 PM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2420 ft climb · 296 min of walking

7. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 2.7 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

8. Abiel Peak–Hyak Lake, 8 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car12:02 AM
   5. Dark9:12 PM

   Back at your car by 12:02 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2750 ft climb · 436 min of walking

9. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 2.9 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

10. 4934-127 & 4934-240 3.4 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

11. 4934-122 & 4934-128 via 4934-126 3.4 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

12. 4832-141 & Forest Road 4832-136 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:15 PM
    5. Dark9:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 194 min of walking