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. Windy Pass & 9070-115 via Pacific Crest Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

2. Lodge Lake & Windy Pass via Pacific Crest Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

3. 5030-610–5030-612, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 63 min of walking

4. 5030-450–5030-612, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 63 min of walking

5. Pacific Crest Trail 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Lake Laura–Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, 3 sights 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Mount Margaret–Lake Laura, 3 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Margaret Lake–Lake Laura, 4 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

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