Sunset hikes near Phillips, 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. Lake Audrian–Echo Summit Trailhead Access Spur Loop, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 222 min of walking

2. Bryan Meadow Trail & Sayles Canyon Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 271 min of walking

3. Huckleberry Mt.–Lake Audrian, 3 summits 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 288 min of walking

4. Pacific Crest Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 230 min of walking

5. Showers Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 233 min of walking

6. Pony Express Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 37 min of walking

7. Bryan Creek Road 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 39 min of walking

8. Lover's Leap & Lovers Leap via Pony Express Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 37 min of walking

9. Dicks Peak & Gilmore Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3340 ft climb · 361 min of walking

10. Mount Tallac & Gilmore Lake via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

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

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 232 min of walking

11. Gilmore Lake & Fallen Leaf Lake via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 296 min of walking

12. Round Lake–Dardanelles Lake, 6 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint