Sunset hikes near Fredericksburg, 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. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 70 min of walking

2. Freel Peak–Freel Pass Loop, 7 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 74 min of walking

3. Connector Road via Barney Riley Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 2:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2450 ft climb · 471 min of walking

4. Armstrong Pass–Armstrong Pass Trail, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Mogul Peak–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 308 min of walking

6. Star Lake & Freel Pass via Tahoe Rim Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 71 min of walking

7. Sawmill Road 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

8. Freel Pass via Tahoe Rim Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 70 min of walking

9. Colorado Hill–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 301 min of walking

10. Haypress Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 199 min of walking

11. Circle Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 4:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 192 min of walking

12. Hawkins Peak–Hope Valley, 3 summits 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 2:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car10:09 PM
    5. Dark7:26 PM

    Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2360 ft climb · 418 min of walking