AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Alta, ca

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Tunnel Hill Road 17.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 94 min of walking

  2. Cement Hill 18.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 65 min of walking

  3. Dru Barner Trail 18.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Dru Barner Sunset Point & Dru Barner Trail via Balderson Trail 19.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:10 PM

    1. Be there7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Mace Mill Loop Loop via Mace Mill Road 20 mi away

    Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Mace Mill Loop Loop 20 mi away

    Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Rock Creek Loop 20.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Balderson Trail 20.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Depthcharge & Miner's Pit Trail via Trail 1 20.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car10:51 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 349 min of walking

  10. American Canyon Trail–Dead Truck Trail, 3 sights 20.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Peavine Point Road 20.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 13 min of walking

  12. Little Silver Trail Loop 20.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking