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. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Pacific Crest Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Forest Road 4100-126 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 70 min of walking

5. Forest Road 5403-210–National Forest Development Road 410 Loop, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. 4934-127 & 4934-240 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 78 min of walking

7. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking

8. 4934-122 & 4934-128 via 4934-126 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 33 min of walking

9. 4100-122 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

10. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lake Laura–Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, 3 sights 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 76 min of walking

12. Margaret Lake–Lake Laura, 4 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 79 min of walking

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