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. Buckhorn Mountain–Marmot Pass, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 4330 ft climb · 418 min of walking

2. Mount Townsend-North Peak–Mount Townsend, 4 summits 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3370 ft climb · 326 min of walking

3. Windy Lake–Silver Lake Way Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 225 min of walking

4. Marmot Pass–Buckhorn Lake Trail, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car10:53 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3090 ft climb · 428 min of walking

5. Baldy–Baldy Trail, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3780 ft climb · 279 min of walking

6. Tyler Peak–Peak B, 3 summits 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3110 ft climb · 235 min of walking

7. Peak B–Baldy Trail Loop, 6 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2550 ft climb · 175 min of walking

8. Deer Ridge Viewpoint–Deer Ridge Trail, 3 sights 9.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:30 PM

   1. Be there7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. 2850-120 & NF 2850-120 9.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Deer Ridge–Buckhorn Wilderness Viewpoint, 5 sights 10.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:30 PM

    1. Be there7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Cameron Creek Trail & Three Forks Trail 11.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:30 PM

    1. Be there7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Mount Jupiter & Mt. Jupiter Trail #809 11.8 mi away

    Leave by 2:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car10:54 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3990 ft climb · 449 min of walking