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. Far Enough Promontory–Absolute Last Promontory Loop, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 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.

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

2. Lake Hancock–SMC Lake, 5 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Lake Nadeau–MF-225 Road, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car11:55 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. SMC Lake–Lake Nadeau, 3 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. South Bessemer & Bessemer Road 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 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.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2700 ft climb · 265 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Lake Moolock–Lake Nadeau, 3 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Mount Defiance–Thompson Lake, 3 summits 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 2:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car12:17 AM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 12:17 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 5030 ft climb · 542 min of walking

8. Green Mountain & Lake Hancock 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car11:02 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 11:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2050 ft climb · 309 min of walking

9. Dirtybox Peak–Fire Training Academy trail, 4 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Thompson Lake–Putrid Pete's Peak Trail, 4 sights 4.6 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

11. Little Bandera Mountain–Winter Block access Viewpoint, 11 viewpoints 6.5 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

12. Winter Block access Viewpoint–Dirty Harry's Peak Viewpoint, 10 lakes 6.5 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