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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Lake Alpine–207b, 9 sights 3 mi away
Leave by 6:06 PM
- Leave trailhead6:06 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Inspiration Point–Lake Alpine, 8 sights 3 mi away
Leave by 6:02 PM
- Leave trailhead6:02 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Summit Lake–Elephant Rock Lake, 3 lakes 0.9 mi away
Leave by 6:09 PM
- Leave trailhead6:09 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Forest Route 7N27 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:19 PM
- Leave trailhead6:19 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:37 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Forest Route 6N29Y & Forest Route 7N38 1.5 mi away
Be there by 6:42 PM
- Be there6:42 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Elephant Rock Lake–Elephant Rock Trail, 6 sights 1.6 mi away
Leave by 6:08 PM
- Leave trailhead6:08 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
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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Leave by 6:08 PM
- Leave trailhead6:08 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Poison Canyon & Reba Road 4.4 mi away
Leave by 6:02 PM
- Leave trailhead6:02 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Bear Top–Bloods Point, 3 cliffs 4.9 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:18 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking
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Wheeler Lake–207b, 7 sights 4.9 mi away
Leave by 6:07 PM
- Leave trailhead6:07 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 71 min of walking
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Reba–207b, 5 sights 4.9 mi away
Leave by 6:07 PM
- Leave trailhead6:07 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 70 min of walking
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Frog Lake–207b, 6 sights 4.9 mi away
Leave by 6:05 PM
- Leave trailhead6:05 PM
- Sunset7:02 PM
- Head back7:17 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:28 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 74 min of walking