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. Rowton–Benches Viewpoint, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 35 min of walking

2. Mount Lincoln 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Overland Trail & Switchback 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 72 min of walking

4. Mount Lincoln Viewpoint–Mount Judah Loop Loop, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 46 min of walking

5. Tinker Knob–Mount Lincoln Viewpoint, 3 summits 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 48 min of walking

6. Mount Lincoln Road 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 56 min of walking

7. Switchback 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 23 min of walking

8. Roller Pass & Mount Judah Loop via Pacific Crest Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 58 min of walking

9. Donner Peak–Donner Peak Viewpoint, 3 summits 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 69 min of walking

10. Tunnel Rock–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 3 cliffs 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 70 min of walking

11. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Lake Angela, 9 lakes 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 61 min of walking

12. Frog Lake Overlook–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 10 lakes 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 61 min of walking

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