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. 4832-141 & Forest Road 4832-136 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Alta Mountain–Rampart Lakes, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

4. Mount Margaret–Lake Laura, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Margaret Lake–Lake Laura, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Lila Lake–Rampart Lakes, 9 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Point 5870–Lake Lillian, 4 sights 0.4 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

8. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 2.7 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

9. Lagoon cell #2–Lagoon cell #1, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Surveyors Lake–Rockdale Lake, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 192 min of walking

12. Lagoon cell #1–Windy Pass, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

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

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 191 min of walking