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. Placer Queen Mine Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:51 PM

   1. Be there7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Walker Mine Trail 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Little Bald Mountain Trail via Western States Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car11:36 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 11:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2090 ft climb · 420 min of walking

4. French Meadows Road via Tevis Cup Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car11:06 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 345 min of walking

5. French Meadows Reservoir 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 163 min of walking

6. Cascade Lakes & Palisades Creek Trail 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Point Mariah–Hellman Way, 3 sights 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 113 min of walking

8. Lyle's Lookout & Hewlett Rim Trail 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 154 min of walking

9. Crows Nest–Rowton, 5 summits 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 230 min of walking

10. Serene Lakes–Claim Jumper Bike Route Loop, 5 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 121 min of walking

11. Benches Viewpoint–Bogus Basin Loop, 7 sights 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 91 min of walking

12. Rowton–Benches Viewpoint, 6 sights 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 35 min of walking