Sunset hikes near Forest Meadows, 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. Calaveras Reservoir 12.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walking

2. Lake Tabeaud 21.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Dark7:57 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. 8N50 21.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Forest Route 5N14 & Forest Route 6N95 24.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Marble Quarry Road 26.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

6. 8N54–8N60, 3 sights 27.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. 8N47 & 8N47A 27.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. 8N57 & Road 64 27.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Sandra Road 24.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Dark7:57 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Road 64 & Road 68 28.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:09 PM

    1. Be there7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:56 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Bear Trap Basin (17E27)–Corral Gulch Rd (MC2CT) FS-17EV485, 6 sights 29.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 111 min of walking

12. 09N53 & 14E31 via 9N45 30 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint