Sunset hikes near Paynesville, 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. Little Cottonwood Canyon Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 200 min of walking

2. Mogul Peak–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 308 min of walking

3. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 70 min of walking

4. Connector Road via Barney Riley Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2450 ft climb · 471 min of walking

5. Freel Peak–Freel Pass Loop, 7 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 74 min of walking

6. Colorado Hill–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 301 min of walking

7. Circle Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 192 min of walking

8. Star Lake & Freel Pass via Tahoe Rim Trail 9 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Sawmill Road 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

10. Freel Pass via Tahoe Rim Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 70 min of walking

11. Curtz Mine Road & Shaft Spur Road via Loope Canyon Road 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 121 min of walking

12. Hawkins Peak–Hope Valley, 3 summits 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 2:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2360 ft climb · 418 min of walking