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. Boca Hill & Prosser Creek Reservoir 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 110 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Everest–Far Side, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. 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

5. Frog Lake Overlook–Frog Lake Cliff, 11 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Donner Lake Rim Viewpoint–Alder Creek Trail, 11 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 187 min of walking

11. Erika's Trail–Martis Valley Trail, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 204 min of walking

12. East Mustang Sally Viewpoint–Frog Lake Overlook, 10 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car11:03 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2190 ft climb · 443 min of walking