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.
This week’s evenings
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Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car8:15 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking
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Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking
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5030-610–5030-612, 4 sights 4.7 mi away
Leave by 6:11 PM
- Leave trailhead6:11 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Head back7:25 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 63 min of walking
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5030-450–5030-612, 4 sights 4.8 mi away
Leave by 6:11 PM
- Leave trailhead6:11 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Head back7:25 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 63 min of walking
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Pacific Crest Trail 6 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Lake Laura–Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, 3 sights 6.3 mi away
Leave by 5:58 PM
- Leave trailhead5:58 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 76 min of walking
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Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 8.1 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 8.7 mi away
Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:40 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 9.1 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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4934-127 & 4934-240 9.2 mi away
Leave by 6:06 PM
- Leave trailhead6:06 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:59 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 78 min of walking
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Forest Road 5250 10.1 mi away
Be there by 6:49 PM
- Be there6:49 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead