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. Forest Road 2435-020–Upper Decline Road, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 2:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car11:10 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3690 ft climb · 487 min of walking

2. White Chuck Mountain Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

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

3. North Lake–Independence Lake, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

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

4. Mount Pugh–Mount Pugh Summit Trail, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Backside Pugh Road & Pugh Road 4 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1610 ft climb · 193 min of walking

6. Circle Peak–Scar Pass, 4 sights 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car11:22 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Meadow Mountain Trail 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 294 min of walking

8. Meadow Lake–Meadow Lake Trail, 3 sights 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1570 ft climb · 292 min of walking

9. Mount Forgotten–Perry Creek Viewpoint, 4 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Mount Dickerman–Dickerman Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Dickerman Mountain Viewpoint & Dickerman Mountain Trail 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Huckleberry Mountain Trail #780 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car9:38 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3480 ft climb · 308 min of walking