Sunset hikes near Alpine, ca

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. Riley Ridge Road 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Ramsey Ridge Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 15 min of walking

3. 508 & Water Bar 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Road 400 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 49 min of walking

5. Big Dipper–Eagle's Roost Trail, 8 sights 9.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Big Dipper–Big Tree Trail, 3 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 83 min of walking

7. Eagle's Roost Trail & Thompsom Gulch Trail 9.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Eagle's Roost Trail–Gas Tank, 4 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Big Tree Trail–Marsh Creek Trail Loop, 6 sights 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 83 min of walking

10. Camp One Loop Trail 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

11. Arno 9.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Arno & Chuck Hinsch 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

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