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. North Lake–Independence Lake, 4 sights 0 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

2. Mount Forgotten–Perry Creek Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.7 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

3. Dickerman Mountain Viewpoint & Dickerman Mountain Trail 4.6 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

4. Mount Dickerman–Dickerman Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 4.6 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

5. Forest Road 2435-020–Upper Decline Road, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   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

6. Peak 5396–Perry Creek Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.7 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

7. Vesper Peak–Sunrise Mine Trail, 3 sights 7.1 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

8. Mount Pugh–Mount Pugh Summit Trail, 3 sights 7.6 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. White Chuck Mountain Trail 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 63 min of walking

10. Bald Mountain East Peak–Cutthroat Lakes, 4 sights 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    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

11. Backside Pugh Road & Pugh Road 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    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

12. Circle Peak–Scar Pass, 4 sights 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 2:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car11:20 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 11:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 3910 ft climb · 505 min of walking