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 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 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 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Mount Margaret–Lake Laura, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Margaret Lake–Lake Laura, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

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

6. 4934-139 & Keechelus Ridge Approach Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

7. 5030-610–5030-612, 4 sights 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. 5030-450–5030-612, 4 sights 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. 4934-127 & 4934-240 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Pacific Crest Trail 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. 4934-126–4934-128, 3 sights 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

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