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–Rampart Lakes, 7 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car11:02 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 11:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3130 ft climb · 433 min of walking

2. Alta Mountain–Rachel Lake, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2470 ft climb · 270 min of walking

3. Point 5870–Rampart Lakes, 5 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2560 ft climb · 313 min of walking

4. Lila Lake–Rachel Lake, 5 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 260 min of walking

5. Hibox Mountain–Hibox Mountain climber's trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 231 min of walking

6. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

7. Rampart Lakes–Rachel Lake, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2180 ft climb · 257 min of walking

8. Mineral Creek Connector–No Name Basin Road, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. 4934-127 & 4934-240 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Margaret Lake–Lake Laura, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Lake Laura–Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. 4832-141 & Forest Road 4832-136 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

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