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. Startup Mountain 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Upper Olney Falls & Upper Olney Falls View via Upper Olney Falls Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 148 min of walking

3. Jay Lake 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 287 min of walking

4. Shaw Lake 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 130 min of walking

5. Middle Wallace Falls–Upper Wallace Falls Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 124 min of walking

6. Lower Wallace Falls–Upper Wallace Falls Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 126 min of walking

7. Greg Ball Viewpoint & Wallace Lake via Greg Ball Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 122 min of walking

8. HK Mainline 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Wallace Falls Mainline 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 270 min of walking

10. Small Falls via Wallace Falls Mainline 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

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

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 319 min of walking

11. Lake Bronson Club Beach 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

12. Lost Lake Mainline 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 101 min of walking