Sunset hikes near Norden, 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. Snowshed–Snowshed North Face, 9 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

2. Mount Stephens–Signal Hill, 5 lakes 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 80 min of walking

3. Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail–Pine Marten, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Switchback 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 11 min of walking

5. Overland Trail & Switchback 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 61 min of walking

6. Rowton–Benches Viewpoint, 6 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 28 min of walking

7. Serene Lakes–Claim Jumper Bike Route Loop, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 68 min of walking

8. Signal Hill & Lytton Lake via Ski Ranch Lane 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 65 min of walking

9. Crows Nest–Rowton, 5 summits 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. Mount Disney–Rowton, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

11. Lake Van Norden–Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Donner Peak–Donner Peak Viewpoint, 3 summits 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 45 min of walking

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