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. Lake Nadeau–MF-225 Road, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 2:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Mount Defiance–Thompson Lake, 3 summits 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 1:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead1:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Far Enough Promontory–Absolute Last Promontory Loop, 7 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Lake Hancock–SMC Lake, 5 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Dirtybox Peak–Fire Training Academy trail, 4 sights 2.3 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

6. SMC Lake–Lake Nadeau, 3 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 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 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. South Bessemer & Bessemer Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Green Mountain & Lake Hancock 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 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.

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

10. Thompson Lake–Putrid Pete's Peak Trail, 4 sights 3.3 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

11. CCC Road–CCC Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 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 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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