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. Lake Van Norden–Ana's Chute, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 158 min of walking

2. Ana's Chute & Nose Dive 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 121 min of walking

3. Kidd Lake–Kilborn Lake, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 130 min of walking

4. Donner Peak–Donner Peak Viewpoint, 3 summits 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 69 min of walking

5. Mount Lincoln Road 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 56 min of walking

6. Tunnel Rock–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 3 cliffs 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 70 min of walking

7. Mount Lincoln Viewpoint–Mount Judah Loop Loop, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 46 min of walking

8. Tinker Knob–Mount Lincoln Viewpoint, 3 summits 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 48 min of walking

9. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Lake Angela, 9 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 61 min of walking

10. Frog Lake Overlook–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 10 lakes 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 61 min of walking

11. Snowshed–Snowshed North Face, 6 cliffs 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 58 min of walking

12. Mount Judah Viewpoint via Pacific Crest Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 56 min of walking