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.
This week’s evenings
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Lake Mary–Emigrant Trail, 5 sights 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 43 min of walking
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Donner Lake–Emigrant Trail, 4 sights 7.9 mi away
Leave by 6:20 PM
- Leave trailhead6:20 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 32 min of walking
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Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 5 sights 8.4 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Lake & Ellis Peak Trail 8.4 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 8.4 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 3 sights 8.4 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Peak & Ellis Peak Trail 8.4 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ellis Peak Trail 8.4 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 8.4 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Richardson Lake–Cothrin Cove, 7 sights 8.4 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:20 PM
- Leave trailhead6:20 PM
- Sunset7:00 PM
- Head back7:15 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:27 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 32 min of walking