Sunset hikes near Spring Creek, 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. Gilmore Lake & Fallen Leaf Lake via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 277 min of walking

2. Dicks Peak–Inspiration Point, 3 summits 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:45 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2620 ft climb · 347 min of walking

3. Mount Tallac & Gilmore Lake via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3020 ft climb · 242 min of walking

4. Upper Eagle Falls–Vista, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 125 min of walking

5. Azure Lake & Azure Lake trail via Bayview Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 124 min of walking

6. Bayview Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1440 ft climb · 122 min of walking

7. Inspiration Point–Eagle Lake, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1490 ft climb · 128 min of walking

8. Angora Peak–Lily Lake, 3 summits 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:11 PM
   3. Head back8:26 PM
   4. At your car10:56 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2200 ft climb · 344 min of walking

9. Freel Peak–Freel Pass, 6 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 232 min of walking

10. Al Tahoe Bike 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 39 min of walking

11. Al Tahoe Connector–Lower Cold Creek Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:48 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 155 min of walking

12. Saxon Connector & Warr Trail via Saxon Creek Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

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

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 198 min of walking