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. Vesper Peak–Sunrise Mine Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3870 ft climb · 275 min of walking

2. Dickerman Mountain Viewpoint & Dickerman Mountain Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2980 ft climb · 218 min of walking

3. Mount Dickerman–Dickerman Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 214 min of walking

4. Mount Forgotten–Perry Creek Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 3520 ft climb · 376 min of walking

5. Peak 5396–Perry Creek Viewpoint, 3 summits 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3240 ft climb · 329 min of walking

6. Mineral Butte via Salmon Creek Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car10:47 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 4040 ft climb · 461 min of walking

7. North Lake–Independence Lake, 4 sights 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 153 min of walking

8. Mount Pugh–Mount Pugh Summit Trail, 3 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2910 ft climb · 257 min of walking

9. Sloan Peak & Sloan Peak Trail 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 5600 ft climb · 406 min of walking

10. Lost Creek Ridge Trail 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3490 ft climb · 278 min of walking

11. Round Lake & Round Lake Trail via Lost Creek Ridge Trail 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3450 ft climb · 275 min of walking

12. Sunup Lake & Lost Creek Ridge Trail 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3440 ft climb · 274 min of walking