Sunset hikes near Hobart Mills, 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. Bergschrund Trail–Everest, 8 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

2. Alder Creek Road–Everest, 6 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

3. Drifter–Far Side, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Glenshire Pond 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

5. Martis Creek Lake via Matt's Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 69 min of walking

6. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 47 min of walking

7. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

8. Donner Lake–Emigrant Trail, 4 sights 8.6 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 · 280 ft climb · 32 min of walking

9. Snowshed–Snowshed North Face, 6 cliffs 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

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

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Signal Hill–Snowshed, 8 lakes 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 72 min of walking

11. Tahoe Rim Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 86 min of walking

12. Martis Peak Road 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 86 min of walking

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