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. Frog Lake & Forestdale Creek Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 0.3 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

2. Pacific Crest Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 188 min of walking

3. Round Top–Winnemucca Lake, 7 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 223 min of walking

4. Winnemucca Lake–Lost Lake (west), 5 sights 3 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

5. Lost Lake (east)–Lost Lake (west), 4 lakes 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. Lost Lake (west)–Frog Lake, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

7. The Nipple–Lost Lake (west), 3 lakes 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

8. Burnside Lake Trail 2–Burnside Lake Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car11:14 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 11:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3040 ft climb · 420 min of walking

9. Upper Blue Lake & Frog Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 3.1 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

10. Fourth of July Lake–Winnemucca Lake, 6 lakes 3.1 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

11. Hawkins Peak–Hope Valley, 3 summits 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car10:58 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 369 min of walking

12. Burnside Lake Trail 2–Connector Road Spur B, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car10:40 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 320 min of walking