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. McClellan Butte & McClellan Butte Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3510 ft climb · 359 min of walking

2. Thompson Lake–Putrid Pete's Peak Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 171 min of walking

3. Little Mason Lake–Mason Lake, 6 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2690 ft climb · 176 min of walking

4. Mount Defiance–Winter Block access Viewpoint, 6 viewpoints 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2710 ft climb · 254 min of walking

5. Little Bandera Mountain–Winter Block access Viewpoint, 11 viewpoints 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2780 ft climb · 259 min of walking

6. Winter Block access Viewpoint–Dirty Harry's Peak Viewpoint, 10 lakes 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2660 ft climb · 252 min of walking

7. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 8 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 148 min of walking

8. Pratt Mountain–Blazer Lake, 8 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1760 ft climb · 149 min of walking

9. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 7 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1670 ft climb · 144 min of walking

10. Pratt Lake–Lower Tuscohatchie Lake, 9 lakes 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 155 min of walking

11. Talapus Lake–Blazer Lake, 9 lakes 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1810 ft climb · 151 min of walking

12. Mason Lake & Mason Lake Backcountry Camping via Ira Spring Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1850 ft climb · 154 min of walking