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. Lake Mary–Emigrant Trail, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 43 min of walking

2. 500 Road–Booster, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:24 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 64 min of walking

3. Donner Lake–Emigrant Trail, 4 sights 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 32 min of walking

4. Mount Lincoln Viewpoint–Mount Judah Loop Loop, 3 sights 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Mount Lincoln–Mount Lincoln Viewpoint Loop, 3 summits 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 32 min of walking

6. Roller Pass & Mount Judah Loop via Pacific Crest Trail 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 33 min of walking

7. Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 5 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Ellis Lake & Ellis Peak Trail 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:58 PM
   3. Head back7:13 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:25 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 3 sights 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Ellis Peak & Ellis Peak Trail 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Ellis Peak Trail 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:58 PM
    3. Head back7:13 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 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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