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. Baldy–Baldy Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Tyler Peak–Peak B, 3 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Buckhorn Mountain–Buckhorn Lake Trail, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 2:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3620 ft climb · 462 min of walking

4. Peak B–Baldy Trail Loop, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Marmot Pass–Buckhorn Lake Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 2:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:20 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Deer Ridge Viewpoint–Deer Ridge Trail, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Deer Ridge–Buckhorn Wilderness Viewpoint, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Mount Townsend-North Peak–Mount Townsend, 4 summits 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Windy Lake–Silver Lake Way Trail, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Cameron Creek Trail & Three Forks Trail 7.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:57 PM

    1. Be there6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Dark7:48 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Obstruction Point-Deer Park Viewpoint & Obstruction Point-Deer Park Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 217 min of walking

12. Elk Mountain Trail & Obstruction Point-Deer Park Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 220 min of walking