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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Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 4.2 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Peak & Ellis Peak Trail 5 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Lake & Ellis Peak Trail 5.1 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 5 sights 5.4 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 5.4 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 3 sights 5.4 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Peak Trail 5.4 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Richardson Lake–Cothrin Cove, 7 sights 5.4 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 7 mi away
Leave by 7:31 PM
- Leave trailhead7:31 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:40 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 34 min of walking
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Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 8.7 mi away
Leave by 7:24 PM
- Leave trailhead7:24 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:36 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 37 min of walking
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Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 9 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:50 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 68 min of walking
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Loon Lake–Spider Lake, 6 lakes 9.3 mi away
Leave by 7:39 PM
- Leave trailhead7:39 PM
- Sunset8:11 PM
- Head back8:26 PM
- At your car8:40 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking