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. Pony Express Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 37 min of walking

2. Bryan Creek Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 39 min of walking

3. Lover's Leap & Lovers Leap via Pony Express Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 37 min of walking

4. Showers Lake–Little Round Top Trail Loop, 5 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Strawberry Pass–Schneider Camp 4WD Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 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.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 79 min of walking

6. Lake Margaret & Lake Margaret Trail 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:40 PM

   1. Be there6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Dark7:27 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:27 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Round Lake–Dardanelles Lake, 6 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Lake Sylvia–Lake Sylvia Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Lyons Lake–Lake Sylvia Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Carson Pass & Schneider Camp Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. 10N01 & Schneider Camp Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Stevens Peak & Schneider Camp Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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