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. Pacific Crest Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. National Forest Development Road 5410 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 55 min of walking

4. Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. Forest Road 5403-210–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Lake Laura–Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Forest Road 5250 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Forest Road 4100-126 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

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

9. National Forest Development Road 4111 & National Forest Development Road 5250-1 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Margaret Lake–Lake Laura, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

12. Mount Margaret–Lake Laura, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 81 min of walking

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