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. Walker Mine Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:53 PM

   1. Be there7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Placer Queen Mine Trail 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Little Bald Mountain Trail via Western States Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car11:37 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 11:37 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 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car11:07 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. French Meadows Reservoir 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 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 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:53 PM

   1. Be there7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Point Mariah–Hellman Way, 3 sights 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Hellman Way–Sterling's Canyon Road, 3 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 99 min of walking

9. Hellman Way–Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail Loop, 3 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 100 min of walking

10. Lyle's Lookout & Hewlett Rim Trail 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Crows Nest–Rowton, 5 summits 10 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car10:14 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Mount Disney–Rowton, 6 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car10:04 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

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

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 210 min of walking