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. Lake Sterling 0.2 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

2. Lower Lola Montez Lake–Lily Pond, 4 sights 2.2 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

3. Benches Viewpoint–Serene Lakes Loop, 3 sights 6.6 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

4. Cascade Lakes & Palisades Creek Trail 5.4 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

5. Overland Trail & Switchback 8.2 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

6. Rowton–Benches Viewpoint, 6 sights 8.3 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

7. Crows Nest & Switchback 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 33 min of walking

8. Mount Disney via Switchback 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 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 · 230 ft climb · 21 min of walking

9. Switchback 8.5 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

10. Walker Mine Trail 9.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:52 PM

    1. Be there7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Dark8:41 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Signal Hill–Snowshed, 8 lakes 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 84 min of walking

12. Reindeer 7.5 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

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