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. Roller Pass–Emigrant Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 307 min of walking

3. Lake Mary–Emigrant Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1740 ft climb · 295 min of walking

4. Frog Lake Overlook–Frog Lake Cliff, 11 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car12:09 AM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 12:09 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2100 ft climb · 479 min of walking

5. East Mustang Sally Viewpoint–Frog Lake Overlook, 10 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car11:50 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 11:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2290 ft climb · 451 min of walking

6. Red Mountain–East Mustang Sally Viewpoint, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car10:59 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 327 min of walking

7. Over Ridge Road & Schallenberger Ridge Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 269 min of walking

8. 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

9. 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

10. Lookout Mountain–Boulder Dash, 7 sights 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car11:04 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1200 ft climb · 341 min of walking

11. 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

12. Snowshed East Face–Snowshed, 11 cliffs 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 189 min of walking