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–Thompson Lake, 3 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 2:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car11:14 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 4700 ft climb · 515 min of walking

2. Lake Nadeau–MF-225 Road, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car11:00 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3800 ft climb · 472 min of walking

3. Far Enough Promontory–Absolute Last Promontory Loop, 7 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2830 ft climb · 264 min of walking

4. Dirtybox Peak–Fire Training Academy trail, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Lake Hancock–SMC Lake, 5 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3070 ft climb · 258 min of walking

6. SMC Lake–Lake Nadeau, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2900 ft climb · 290 min of walking

7. Lake Moolock–Lake Nadeau, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2930 ft climb · 293 min of walking

8. South Bessemer & Bessemer Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3180 ft climb · 305 min of walking

9. Green Mountain & Lake Hancock 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1870 ft climb · 301 min of walking

10. Thompson Lake–Putrid Pete's Peak Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. CCC Road–CCC Trail, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 48 min of walking

12. CCC North Loop & CCC Road 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 50 min of walking