Sunset hikes near Armstrong, 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.

1. Donner Lake–Emigrant Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 57 min of walking

2. Snowshed–Snowshed North Face, 6 cliffs 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 58 min of walking

3. Emigrant Trail–Mount Judah Loop, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 55 min of walking

4. Donner Peak–Donner Peak Viewpoint, 3 summits 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 69 min of walking

5. Tunnel Rock–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 3 cliffs 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 70 min of walking

6. Mount Judah Viewpoint via Pacific Crest Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 56 min of walking

7. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Lake Angela, 9 lakes 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 61 min of walking

8. Tinker Knob–Mount Lincoln Viewpoint, 3 summits 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 48 min of walking

9. Mount Lincoln Viewpoint–Mount Judah Loop Loop, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 46 min of walking

10. Mount Lincoln 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Mount Lincoln Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 56 min of walking

12. Northstar Service Road 900 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 50 min of walking

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