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 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 32 min of walking

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

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 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 3:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road–Emigrant Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car10:55 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 460 min of walking

5. Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road & Lakeview Canyon Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 258 min of walking

6. Everest–Far Side, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 395 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 102 min of walking

8. Flora Lake–Azalea Lake, 8 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 65 min of walking

9. Drifter–Far Side, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 65 min of walking

10. Drifter–Far Side, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 65 min of walking

11. Alder Creek Road–Everest, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

12. German Ridge–Lake Angela, 4 lakes 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 342 min of walking