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 Route 5N87 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 25 min of walking

2. Forest Route 5N09 & Forest Route 5N87 1 mi away

   Be there by 6:41 PM

   1. Be there6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Dark7:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Forest Route 5N04 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Summit Lake–Elephant Rock Lake, 3 lakes 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 63 min of walking

5. Forest Route 5N14 & Forest Route 6N95 11.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Inspiration Point–Lake Alpine, 8 sights 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 61 min of walking

7. Folger Peak 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 75 min of walking

8. Lake Alpine–207b, 9 sights 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Forest Route 6N84 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 49 min of walking

10. Forest Route 7N27 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 43 min of walking

11. Forest Route 6N29Y & Forest Route 7N38 11.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Elephant Rock Lake–Elephant Rock Trail, 6 sights 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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