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.

6 of 12 spots

Freel Peak–Freel Pass Loop, 7 sights 3.7 mi away

Leave by 7:46 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
2. Sunset8:09 PM
3. Head back8:24 PM
4. At your car8:27 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Armstrong Pass–Armstrong Pass Trail, 4 sights 3.7 mi away

Leave by 7:45 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
2. Sunset8:09 PM
3. Head back8:24 PM
4. At your car8:27 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Stevens Peak & Schneider Camp Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 5.2 mi away

Leave by 7:05 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
2. Sunset8:09 PM
3. Head back8:24 PM
4. At your car8:47 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Armstrong Connector Trail–Incense Cedar, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

Leave by 7:37 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
2. Sunset8:09 PM
3. Head back8:24 PM
4. At your car8:37 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 1 min before dark.

0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Armstrong Connector Trail 5.8 mi away

Leave by 7:00 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
2. Sunset8:09 PM
3. Head back8:24 PM
4. At your car8:56 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 81 min of walking
Round Lake–Dardanelles Lake, 5 sights 5.9 mi away

Leave by 7:32 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
2. Sunset8:09 PM
3. Head back8:24 PM
4. At your car8:40 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking
Frog Lake & Forestdale Creek Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 6.3 mi away

Leave by 7:39 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
2. Sunset8:09 PM
3. Head back8:24 PM
4. At your car8:33 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 6 min before dark.

0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking
Carson Pass & ALP122 via Pacific Crest Trail 7.4 mi away

Leave by 7:47 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
2. Sunset8:09 PM
3. Head back8:24 PM
4. At your car8:25 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Lost Lake (west)–Frog Lake, 4 sights 7.4 mi away

Leave by 7:47 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
2. Sunset8:09 PM
3. Head back8:24 PM
4. At your car8:25 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Strawberry Pass–Buck Pasture Trail, 5 sights 7.4 mi away

Leave by 7:33 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
2. Sunset8:09 PM
3. Head back8:24 PM
4. At your car8:40 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking
Fourth of July Lake–Winnemucca Lake, 6 lakes 7.4 mi away

Leave by 7:39 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
2. Sunset8:09 PM
3. Head back8:24 PM
4. At your car8:33 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking
Showers Lake & Showers Lake Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 7.4 mi away

Leave by 7:33 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
2. Sunset8:09 PM
3. Head back8:24 PM
4. At your car8:40 PM
5. Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

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