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. Snowshed–Snowshed North Face, 6 cliffs 0.6 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

2. Donner Lake–Emigrant Trail, 4 sights 0.9 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 · 57 min of walking

3. Donner Peak–Donner Peak Viewpoint, 3 summits 2.1 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

4. Snowshed East Face–Snowshed, 11 cliffs 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 189 min of walking

5. Lake Mary–Emigrant Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 80 min of walking

6. Emigrant Trail–Mount Judah Loop, 3 sights 2.2 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 · 55 min of walking

7. Tunnel Rock–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 3 cliffs 2.3 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

8. Crows Nest–Snowshed, 7 cliffs 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 206 min of walking

9. Mount Disney–Petroglyph Cliff, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 205 min of walking

10. Castle Peak–Lake Angela, 9 lakes 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car10:34 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 275 min of walking

11. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Lake Angela, 9 lakes 2.5 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

12. Frog Lake Overlook–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 10 lakes 2.5 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