AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Sierra Brooks, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Everest–Far Side, 4 sights 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:47 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1750 ft climb · 416 min of walking

  2. Warren Lake–Castle Peak Trail, 5 sights 19.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 126 min of walking

  3. West Lakes–Castle Peak Trail, 6 sights 20.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 116 min of walking

  4. Castle Peak Trail–Castle Valley East OHV Trail Loop, 6 sights 20.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 115 min of walking

  5. Frog Lake Overlook–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 10 lakes 20.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Hole in the Ground–Lower Lola Montez Trail, 3 sights 20.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 221 min of walking

  7. Boca Hill & Prosser Creek Reservoir 18.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 110 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Alder Creek Road–Everest, 6 sights 17.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

  9. Everest–Far Side, 4 sights 18.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:41 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 395 min of walking

  10. Drifter–Far Side, 4 sights 20.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 65 min of walking

  11. Flora Lake–Azalea Lake, 8 sights 20.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 65 min of walking

  12. Donner Lake Rim Viewpoint–Alder Creek Trail, 11 sights 19.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 187 min of walking