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 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 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 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 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 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Lost Lake (east)–Lost Lake (west), 4 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Upper Blue Lake & Frog Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Winnemucca Lake–Lost Lake (west), 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

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

7. Lost Lake (west)–Upper Blue Lake, 5 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

8. Pacific Crest Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car11:28 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 11:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1720 ft climb · 404 min of walking

9. Lower Blue Lake & Deer Valley 4WD Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car11:00 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 11:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Frog Lake & Forestdale Creek Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

11. Fourth of July Lake–Winnemucca Lake, 6 lakes 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

12. Lower Kinney Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 56 min of walking