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. Freel Peak–Freel Pass, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 232 min of walking

2. Armstrong Connector Trail–Incense Cedar, 3 sights 2.3 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

3. Armstrong Connector Trail–High Meadows OHV Trail, 5 sights 2.3 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

4. Armstrong Connector Trail 3.3 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

5. Armstrong Pass–Armstrong Connector Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 79 min of walking

6. Al Tahoe Connector via Powerline Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 235 min of walking

7. Al Tahoe Connector via Al Tahoe Bike 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 83 min of walking

8. Saxon Connector & Warr Trail via Saxon Creek Trail 1.6 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

9. Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway 3.4 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

10. High Meadows Road 3.2 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

11. Cold Creek Trail 3.2 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

12. Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 4.5 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