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. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

2. Mineral Creek Connector–No Name Basin Road, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. 4934-127 & 4934-240 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Margaret Lake–Lake Laura, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

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

5. Lake Laura–Lake Laura Backdoor Trail, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

7. 4934-122 & 4934-128 via 4934-126 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

8. No Name Creek Spur Road–Tumble Creek Road, 3 sights 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Tumble Creek Road 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Pacific Crest Trail 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

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