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 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1570 ft climb · 263 min of walking

2. Grouse Lake–Upper Blue Lake, 3 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 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 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

4. Lost Lake (east)–Lost Lake (west), 4 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

5. Upper Blue Lake & Frog Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 166 min of walking

7. Lost Lake (west)–Upper Blue Lake, 5 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

8. Pacific Crest Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Fourth of July Peak–Fourth of July Lake, 3 summits 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Frog Lake & Forestdale Creek Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

11. Fourth of July Lake–Winnemucca Lake, 6 lakes 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. Lower Kinney Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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