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. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 8:18 PM

   1. Be there8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Head back8:53 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. 4934-127 & 4934-240 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 8:18 PM

   1. Be there8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. 4934-122 & 4934-128 via 4934-126 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 8:18 PM

   1. Be there8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:38 PM
   3. Dark9:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Pacific Crest Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 7 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Pratt Lake–Lower Tuscohatchie Lake, 9 lakes 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 73 min of walking

8. Talapus Lake–Blazer Lake, 9 lakes 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:39 PM
   3. Head back8:54 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 70 min of walking

9. Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 8 mi away

   Leave by 8:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:37 PM
   3. Head back8:52 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 8 lakes 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 69 min of walking

11. Forest Road 5403-210–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:37 PM
    3. Head back8:52 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 16 min before dark.

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

12. Blazer Lake–Rainbow Lake, 7 lakes 10 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 69 min of walking

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