Sunset hikes near Skyhigh, 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. Bear Trap Basin (17E27)–Corral Gulch Rd (MC2CT) FS-17EV485, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 111 min of walking

2. Forest Route 7N38 via Wolfe-Bray Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 257 min of walking

3. Spicer Meadow Reservoir & Wolfe-Bray Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 61 min of walking

4. Bear Top–Bloods Point, 3 cliffs 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. Bear Valley to Lake Alpine Trail–Bee Gulch Trail, 9 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 153 min of walking

6. Forest Route 5N14 & Forest Route 6N95 6 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. 207b–Bee Gulch Trail, 5 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 172 min of walking

8. Wheeler Lake–207b, 7 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Reba–207b, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 70 min of walking

10. 207b–Bee Gulch Trail, 6 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 164 min of walking

11. Frog Lake–207b, 6 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 74 min of walking

12. Lake Alpine–207b, 9 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 71 min of walking