Sunset hikes near Olympic Heights, 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. Martis Creek Lake via Matt's Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Matt's Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 89 min of walking

4. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 85 min of walking

5. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 4.2 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

6. Tahoe Rim Trail 5.3 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

7. Martis Peak Road 5.3 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. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 64 min of walking

9. Boondocks–Coaster, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 37 min of walking

10. Lookout Mountain & Boondocks 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 68 min of walking

11. Bergschrund Trail–Everest, 8 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

12. Glenshire Pond 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

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