Sunset hikes near Buckhorn, 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.

11 of 12 spots
  1. 8N50 1.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. 8N47 & 8N47A 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. 8N57 & Road 64 7 mi away

    Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Road 64 & Road 68 7 mi away

    Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Calaveras Reservoir 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walking

  7. 9N60 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead