Sunset hikes near Tahoma, 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. Ellis Peak–Lake Louise, 3 summits 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:50 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 434 min of walking

2. Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 391 min of walking

3. Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2270 ft climb · 239 min of walking

5. Ellis Lake–Lake Louise, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2270 ft climb · 237 min of walking

6. Richardson Lake–Buck Lake Loop, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 181 min of walking

7. Buck Lake & North Miller Creek East via Rubicon Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 213 min of walking

8. Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Lily Pond & General Creek Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 134 min of walking

10. Hidden Lake–Shadow Lake, 4 lakes 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 140 min of walking

11. Lost Lake & Lost Lake Trail via Rubicon Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 136 min of walking

12. Bear Lake–Ellis Peak Trail, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint