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. West Lakes–Castle Peak Trail, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 116 min of walking

2. Castle Peak Trail–Castle Valley East OHV Trail Loop, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 115 min of walking

3. Frog Lake Overlook–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 10 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Pacific Crest Viewpoint–Lake Angela, 9 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Tunnel Rock–Pacific Crest Viewpoint, 10 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 306 min of walking

6. Snowshed–Snowshed North Face, 6 cliffs 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Signal Hill–Snowshed, 8 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 72 min of walking

8. Donner Peak–Donner Peak Viewpoint, 9 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 151 min of walking

9. Castle Peak–Lake Angela, 9 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 263 min of walking

10. Sand Ridge Lake–West Lakes, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 130 min of walking

11. Andesite Peak–West Lakes, 3 summits 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 131 min of walking

12. Lily Pond–West Lakes, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 128 min of walking