Sunset hikes near Topaz, 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. Haypress Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1330 ft climb · 199 min of walking

2. Curtz Mine Road & Shaft Spur Road via Loope Canyon Road 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 121 min of walking

3. Circle Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 192 min of walking

4. Colorado Hill–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 301 min of walking

5. Barney Riley Trail–Connector Road, 5 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2490 ft climb · 303 min of walking

6. Mogul Peak–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1350 ft climb · 187 min of walking

7. Wolf Creek Pass–Disaster Creek Trail Loop, 4 sights 17.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car10:57 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 414 min of walking

8. Dorothy Lake & Noble Canyon Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 18.7 mi away

   Leave by 2:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1920 ft climb · 453 min of walking

9. Noble Lake–Wolf Creek Pass, 3 saddles 18.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 205 min of walking

10. Lower Kinney Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 20.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 82 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Ebbetts Peak & Dorothy Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 20.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 66 min of walking

12. Marshall Canyon Jeep Trail & Milk Ranch Meadow Trail 21 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 236 min of walking