Sunset hikes near Tahoma Meadows, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 1 mi away
Leave by 3:33 PM
- Leave trailhead3:33 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car10:39 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 391 min of walking
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Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 1.6 mi away
Leave by 4:33 PM
- Leave trailhead4:33 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car9:07 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2270 ft climb · 239 min of walking
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Ellis Lake–Lake Louise, 6 sights 1.6 mi away
Leave by 4:34 PM
- Leave trailhead4:34 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car9:06 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2270 ft climb · 237 min of walking
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Richardson Lake–Buck Lake Loop, 4 sights 1.9 mi away
Leave by 5:19 PM
- Leave trailhead5:19 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car8:55 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 181 min of walking
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Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 5 sights 2 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 3 sights 3 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Peak & Ellis Peak Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Hidden Lake–Shadow Lake, 4 lakes 1.9 mi away
Leave by 5:50 PM
- Leave trailhead5:50 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car8:45 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 140 min of walking
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Lost Lake & Lost Lake Trail via Rubicon Trail 1.9 mi away
Leave by 5:52 PM
- Leave trailhead5:52 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car8:43 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 136 min of walking
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Lily Pond & General Creek Trail 1.9 mi away
Leave by 5:53 PM
- Leave trailhead5:53 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car8:42 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 134 min of walking
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Bear Lake–Ellis Peak Trail, 3 sights 3.7 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint