Sunset hikes

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. Deadwood Peak–Upper Blue Lake, 3 summits 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car10:20 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1760 ft climb · 281 min of walking

2. Grouse Lake–Upper Blue Lake, 3 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 269 min of walking

3. The Nipple–Lost Lake (west), 3 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Upper Blue Lake & Frog Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Pacific Crest Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car11:03 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 343 min of walking

6. Lost Lake (east)–Lost Lake (west), 4 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

7. Winnemucca Lake–Lost Lake (west), 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 124 min of walking

8. Lost Lake (west)–Frog Lake, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Fourth of July Peak–Fourth of July Lake, 3 summits 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car11:23 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 11:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2410 ft climb · 398 min of walking

10. Lower Blue Lake & Deer Valley 4WD Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car10:59 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 298 min of walking

11. Fourth of July Lake–Winnemucca Lake, 6 lakes 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

12. Frog Lake & Forestdale Creek Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking