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. Stevens Peak & Schneider Camp Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Strawberry Pass–Buck Pasture Trail, 5 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking

3. Showers Lake & Showers Lake Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

4. Winnemucca Lake–Frog Lake, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Round Lake–Dardanelles Lake, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

6. Lake Margaret–Kirkwood Lake, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Caples Crest–Carson Emigrant National Recreational Trail Loop, 10 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 248 min of walking

8. Thunder Mountain–Caples Crest, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 224 min of walking

9. Round Top–Winnemucca Lake, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 97 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. 10N01 & ALP122 2.6 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

11. Lost Lake (west)–Frog Lake, 4 sights 2.6 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

12. Carson Pass & ALP122 via Pacific Crest Trail 2.6 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