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. SMC Lake–Lake Nadeau, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. South Bessemer & Bessemer Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

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

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

3. Lake Moolock–Lake Nadeau, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car10:36 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Far Enough Promontory–Absolute Last Promontory Loop, 7 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Lake Hancock–SMC Lake, 5 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Lake Nadeau–MF-225 Road, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car11:56 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Mount Defiance–Thompson Lake, 3 summits 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car12:18 AM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 12:18 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Green Mountain & Lake Hancock 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:40 PM
   3. Head back8:55 PM
   4. At your car11:03 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Thompson Lake–Putrid Pete's Peak Trail, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Dirtybox Peak–Fire Training Academy trail, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Little Bandera Mountain–Winter Block access Viewpoint, 11 viewpoints 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car10:28 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:28 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 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car10:26 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

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

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