Sunset hikes near Loyalton, 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. Alder Creek Road–Everest, 6 sights 19.8 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

2. Bergschrund Trail–Everest, 8 sights 20 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

3. Everest–Far Side, 4 sights 20.7 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. East Mustang Sally Viewpoint–Frog Lake Overlook, 10 sights 20.4 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

5. Red Mountain–West Lakes, 5 sights 20.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 197 min of walking

6. Warren Lake–Castle Peak Trail, 5 sights 20.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 126 min of walking

7. West Lakes–Castle Peak Trail, 6 sights 21.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 116 min of walking

8. Castle Peak Trail–Castle Valley East OHV Trail Loop, 6 sights 21.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 115 min of walking

9. Hole in the Ground–Lower Lola Montez Trail, 3 sights 21.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 221 min of walking

10. Frog Lake Overlook–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 10 lakes 22.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Castle Peak–Castle Peak Trail, 5 sights 22.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 117 min of walking

12. Lily Pond–Castle Valley East OHV Trail, 5 sights 22.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 120 min of walking