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. Armstrong Connector Trail–Incense Cedar, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Armstrong Connector Trail–High Meadows OHV Trail, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:43 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 312 min of walking

3. Armstrong Connector Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 81 min of walking

4. Freel Peak–Freel Pass Loop, 7 sights 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Armstrong Pass–Armstrong Pass Trail, 4 sights 3 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 · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 210 min of walking

7. High Meadows Spur Trail–Lower Cold Creek Trail, 5 sights 2.6 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 — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

8. Cold Creek Trail–High Meadows Road, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

9. Al Tahoe Bike 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 39 min of walking

10. Saxon Connector & Warr Trail via Saxon Creek Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 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 · 1590 ft climb · 198 min of walking

11. Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 71 min of walking

12. High Meadows Road 2.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:49 PM

    1. Be there7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead