Sunset hikes near Shay Creek Summer Home Area, 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. Hawkins Peak–Burnside Lake Trail, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 1:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead1:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3690 ft climb · 469 min of walking

2. Burnside Lake Trail 2–Burnside Lake Trail, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 2:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3060 ft climb · 424 min of walking

3. Colorado Hill–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 4.7 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

4. Mogul Peak–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 4.7 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

5. Barney Riley Trail–Connector Road, 5 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2490 ft climb · 303 min of walking

6. Winnemucca Lake–Carson Pass to Lake Winnemucca Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 380 min of walking

7. Pacific Crest Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 344 min of walking

8. Frog Lake & Forestdale Creek Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

9. The Nipple–Lost Lake (west), 3 summits 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 2:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1780 ft climb · 413 min of walking

10. Burnside Lake Trail 2–Connector Road Spur B, 4 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 344 min of walking

11. Circle Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 6.9 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

12. Lower Kinney Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 82 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint