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.

5 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 3:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:39 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    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

  2. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    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

  3. Leave by 4:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    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

  4. Leave by 4:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    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

  5. Leave by 5:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    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

  6. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    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

  7. Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    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

  8. Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    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

  9. Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    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

  10. Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    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

  11. Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    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

  12. Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    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