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.
This week’s evenings
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Be there by 7:10 PM
- Be there7:10 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Dru Barner Trail 0.3 mi away
Leave by 7:10 PM
- Leave trailhead7:10 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Mace Mill Loop Loop via Mace Mill Road 0.9 mi away
Be there by 7:11 PM
- Be there7:11 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Mace Mill Loop Loop 0.9 mi away
Be there by 7:11 PM
- Be there7:11 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Rock Creek Loop 1 mi away
Be there by 7:11 PM
- Be there7:11 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Balderson Trail 1 mi away
Be there by 7:11 PM
- Be there7:11 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Depthcharge & Miner's Pit Trail 2.1 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Little Silver Trail & Mar Det Trail Loop 2.4 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car7:50 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 4.1 mi away
Be there by 7:10 PM
- Be there7:10 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 4.8 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:59 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Slate Canyon Road 5 mi away
Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Loop Cutoff Road & Loop Road 5.5 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
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