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.
This week’s evenings
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Leave by 4:46 PM
- Leave trailhead4:46 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car9:00 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Leave by 4:50 PM
- Leave trailhead4:50 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:59 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Leave by 3:24 PM
- Leave trailhead3:24 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car10:15 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Vesper Peak–Sunrise Mine Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away
Leave by 4:06 PM
- Leave trailhead4:06 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car9:17 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Leave by 3:49 PM
- Leave trailhead3:49 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car9:53 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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North Lake–Independence Lake, 4 sights 4.9 mi away
Leave by 5:46 PM
- Leave trailhead5:46 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:53 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Mount Pugh–Mount Pugh Summit Trail, 3 sights 8.2 mi away
Leave by 4:28 PM
- Leave trailhead4:28 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car9:20 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Mineral Butte via Salmon Creek Road 8.9 mi away
Leave by 2:30 PM
- Leave trailhead2:30 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car10:47 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Bald Mountain East Peak–Cutthroat Lakes, 4 sights 10.3 mi away
Leave by 4:48 PM
- Leave trailhead4:48 PM
- Sunset7:42 PM
- Head back7:57 PM
- At your car9:45 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1810 ft climb · 262 min of walking
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Sloan Peak & Sloan Peak Trail 10.4 mi away
Leave by 2:32 PM
- Leave trailhead2:32 PM
- Sunset7:40 PM
- Head back7:55 PM
- At your car9:53 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Backside Pugh Road & Pugh Road 9.1 mi away
Leave by 5:21 PM
- Leave trailhead5:21 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car9:09 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1610 ft climb · 193 min of walking
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Forest Road 2435-020–Upper Decline Road, 3 sights 10.5 mi away
Leave by 2:26 PM
- Leave trailhead2:26 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car11:08 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3690 ft climb · 487 min of walking