AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Donner, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Snowshed–Snowshed North Face, 9 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  2. Snowshed East Face–Snowshed, 11 cliffs 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 139 min of walking

  3. Tinker Knob–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 80 min of walking

  4. Mount Stephens–Signal Hill, 5 lakes 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 80 min of walking

  5. Signal Hill & Lytton Lake via Ski Ranch Lane 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 65 min of walking

  6. Lake Mary & Lake Mary Trail 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 28 min of walking

  7. Tunnel Rock–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 3 cliffs 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  8. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Lake Angela, 9 lakes 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Frog Lake Overlook–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 10 lakes 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Mount Judah Viewpoint via Pacific Crest Trail 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  11. Roller Pass & Mount Judah Loop via Pacific Crest Trail 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 33 min of walking

  12. Emigrant Trail–Mount Judah Loop, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 31 min of walking