Sunset hikes near Lake Forest, 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. Scott Peak–Granlibakken Wilderness Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 415 min of walking

2. Martis Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 400 min of walking

3. Washeshu Peak–High Camp to Emigrant Ridge, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2820 ft climb · 346 min of walking

4. Ward Peak via Tahoe Rim Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1480 ft climb · 278 min of walking

5. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 108 min of walking

6. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 106 min of walking

7. Martis Peak Road 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Pacific Crest Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 238 min of walking

9. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 108 min of walking

10. Tahoe Rim Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

12. Lookout Point–Kings Beach Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:26 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 313 min of walking