Sunset hikes near Plasse, 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. Kirkwood Lake via Lake Margaret Trail 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:41 PM

   1. Be there6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Lake Margaret & Lake Margaret Trail 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Strawberry Pass–Buck Pasture Trail, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 82 min of walking

4. Fourth of July Peak–Winnemucca Lake, 5 lakes 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

5. Showers Lake–Little Round Top Trail Loop, 5 sights 7.8 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 · 510 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Carson Pass & Schneider Camp Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. 10N01 & Schneider Camp Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Round Lake–Dardanelles Lake, 6 sights 8.2 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

9. Round Top–Winnemucca Lake, 6 lakes 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

10. Winnemucca Lake–Frog Lake, 3 lakes 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

11. Lost Lake (east)–Lost Lake (west), 4 lakes 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

12. Upper Blue Lake & Frog Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

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