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. Folger Peak 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 75 min of walking

2. Forest Route 5N87 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 25 min of walking

3. Forest Route 5N09 & Forest Route 5N87 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Forest Route 5N04 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Lower Kinney Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 82 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Ebbetts Peak & Dorothy Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:59 PM
   3. Head back7:14 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 66 min of walking

7. Inspiration Point–Lake Alpine, 8 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 61 min of walking

8. Lake Alpine–207b, 9 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Summit Lake–Elephant Rock Lake, 3 lakes 11.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 63 min of walking

10. Elephant Rock Lake–Elephant Rock Trail, 6 sights 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Reba–207b, 5 sights 15.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 70 min of walking

12. Forest Route 6N84 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 49 min of walking

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