Sunset hikes near Woodfords, 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. Freel Peak–Freel Pass Loop, 7 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 74 min of walking

2. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 70 min of walking

3. Hawkins Peak–Hope Valley, 3 summits 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:36 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2360 ft climb · 418 min of walking

4. Connector Road via Barney Riley Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 2:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car11:09 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 11:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2450 ft climb · 471 min of walking

5. Burnside Lake Trail 2–Connector Road Spur B, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 344 min of walking

6. Burnside Lake Trail 2–Burnside Lake Trail, 3 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 2:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3060 ft climb · 424 min of walking

7. Armstrong Pass–Armstrong Pass Trail, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Colorado Hill–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 7.1 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

9. Mogul Peak–Barney Riley Trail, 5 sights 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2460 ft climb · 308 min of walking

10. Star Lake & Freel Pass via Tahoe Rim Trail 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 71 min of walking

11. Circle Peak Road–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights 8.4 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

12. Freel Pass via Tahoe Rim Trail 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 70 min of walking