Sunset hikes near American River, wa

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. Goat Peak–Goat Creek Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3240 ft climb · 305 min of walking

2. Fifes Ridge Trail & Pleasant Valley Loop 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 139 min of walking

3. Goat Creek Trail & Pleasant Valley Lake Trail via American Ridge Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2420 ft climb · 207 min of walking

4. Legos Trail #942 via Manastash Ridge Trail #1323 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1760 ft climb · 227 min of walking

5. Forest Road 1911-711 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car11:40 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2130 ft climb · 473 min of walking

6. Sheepherder Lake & Cougar Valley Trail 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

7. Raven Roost Trail 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

8. Arch Rock Trail & Raven Roost Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

9. Hidden Lake–Raven Roost Trail, 3 sights 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

10. Martinson Gap & Raven Roost Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

11. Naches Pass Trail 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 235 min of walking

12. Naches Pass 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 233 min of walking