Sunset hikes near Balderson Station, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Be there by 7:10 PM

    1. Be there7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Dru Barner Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  3. Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Mace Mill Loop Loop 0.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Rock Creek Loop 1 mi away

    Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Balderson Trail 1 mi away

    Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 37 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  9. Be there by 7:10 PM

    1. Be there7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking

  11. Slate Canyon Road 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 20 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 42 min of walking

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