AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Sorensens, 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. Freel Peak–Freel Pass Loop, 7 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  2. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 70 min of walking

  3. Star Lake & Freel Pass via Tahoe Rim Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  4. Freel Pass via Tahoe Rim Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 70 min of walking

  5. Stevens Peak via Pacific Crest Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 50 min of walking

  6. Frog Lake & Forestdale Creek Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 6.4 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

  7. Armstrong Pass–Armstrong Connector Trail, 3 sights 4 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 79 min of walking

  8. Armstrong Connector Trail–Incense Cedar, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 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 · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Armstrong Connector Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 81 min of walking

  10. Carson Pass & Schneider Camp Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 8.1 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

  11. Round Top–Winnemucca Lake, 6 lakes 8.1 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

  12. Lost Lake (west)–Upper Blue Lake, 5 lakes 8.1 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

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