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 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Little Bandera Mountain–Winter Block access Viewpoint, 11 viewpoints 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Winter Block access Viewpoint–Dirty Harry's Peak Viewpoint, 10 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

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

4. Salal Point–Semi Wall, 9 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2320 ft climb · 285 min of walking

5. Olallie Viewpoint–5010-350 Loop, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2560 ft climb · 250 min of walking

6. Twin Falls (Upper)–Twin Falls (Lower), 9 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 204 min of walking

7. Olallie Viewpoint–5010-350, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3300 ft climb · 384 min of walking

8. McClellan Butte & McClellan Butte Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

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

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

9. Dirtybox Peak–Fire Training Academy trail, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2540 ft climb · 161 min of walking

10. Actual Cave–Semi Wall Loop, 9 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1900 ft climb · 170 min of walking

11. Thompson Lake–Putrid Pete's Peak Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Little Mason Lake–Mason Lake, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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