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 of 12 spots

Green Mountain & Lake Hancock 0 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
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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
Lake Hancock–SMC Lake, 5 lakes 0 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
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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
Far Enough Promontory–Absolute Last Promontory Loop, 7 sights 1.6 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
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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
Lake Moolock–Lake Nadeau, 3 lakes 2.3 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
Best color fades by ~

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
SMC Lake–Lake Nadeau, 3 lakes 2.4 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
Best color fades by ~

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
Lake Nadeau–MF-225 Road, 3 sights 2.6 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
Best color fades by ~

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
South Bessemer & Bessemer Road 4.6 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
Best color fades by ~

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
Mount Defiance–Thompson Lake, 3 summits 6.1 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
Best color fades by ~

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
Loch Katrine & Loch Katrine Road 6.3 mi away

Leave by 6:23 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
2. Sunset8:40 PM
3. Head back8:55 PM
4. At your car10:09 PM
5. Dark9:16 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 190 min of walking
Dirtybox Peak–Fire Training Academy trail, 4 sights 7.5 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
Best color fades by ~

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
Twin Falls (Upper)–Twin Falls (Lower), 9 sights 8.5 mi away

Leave by 6:12 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
2. Sunset8:39 PM
3. Head back8:54 PM
4. At your car10:10 PM
5. Dark9:15 PM
Best color fades by ~

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

2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 204 min of walking
Salal Point–Semi Wall, 9 sights 8.7 mi away

Leave by 4:57 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
2. Sunset8:39 PM
3. Head back8:54 PM
4. At your car11:12 PM
5. Dark9:15 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 11:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2870 ft climb · 340 min of walking

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