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 Defiance–Winter Block access Viewpoint, 6 viewpoints 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3350 ft climb · 283 min of walking

2. Little Bandera Mountain–Winter Block access Viewpoint, 11 viewpoints 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3450 ft climb · 289 min of walking

3. Winter Block access Viewpoint–Dirty Harry's Peak Viewpoint, 10 lakes 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3340 ft climb · 283 min of walking

4. McClellan Butte & McClellan Butte Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car10:59 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Thompson Lake–Putrid Pete's Peak Trail, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3010 ft climb · 199 min of walking

6. Little Mason Lake–Mason Lake, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 72 min of walking

7. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 8 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 69 min of walking

8. Pratt Mountain–Blazer Lake, 8 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 69 min of walking

9. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 7 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 69 min of walking

10. Pratt Lake–Lower Tuscohatchie Lake, 9 lakes 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 73 min of walking

11. Talapus Lake–Blazer Lake, 9 lakes 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 70 min of walking

12. Mason Lake & Mason Lake Backcountry Camping via Ira Spring Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 72 min of walking