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. Claim Jumper Bike Route–Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 88 min of walking

2. Benches Viewpoint–Serene Lakes Loop, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Lower Lola Montez Lake–Lily Pond, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 44 min of walking

4. Reindeer 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

5. Snowshed–Snowshed North Face, 9 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Hewlett Rim Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

7. Bill & Flora's Point–Serene Lakes, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

8. Cascade Lakes & Palisades Creek Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Rowton–Benches Viewpoint, 6 sights 3.8 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

10. Switchback 3.8 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

11. Overland Trail & Switchback 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

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

12. Lake Sterling 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 17 min of walking

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