Sunset hikes near Cave Junction, or
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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Buck Lake Trail 24 mi away
Be there by 7:24 PM
- Be there7:24 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Fox Ridge Road Spur K & Fox Ridge Road 27.6 mi away
Be there by 7:25 PM
- Be there7:25 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Dark8:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Forest Route 17N07 28.4 mi away
Be there by 7:25 PM
- Be there7:25 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Dark8:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Forest Route 16N20 30.4 mi away
Leave by 7:16 PM
- Leave trailhead7:16 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:17 PM
- Dark8:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking
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17N41 32.3 mi away
Leave by 7:17 PM
- Leave trailhead7:17 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:14 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Forest Route 16N21 32.7 mi away
Leave by 7:13 PM
- Leave trailhead7:13 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark8:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walking
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Pala Road via Pasture Road 41.3 mi away
Leave by 7:18 PM
- Leave trailhead7:18 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
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Lake Earl & Lake Earl Coastal Lagoon Trail 43 mi away
Leave by 7:24 PM
- Leave trailhead7:24 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Lake Tolowa 44.5 mi away
Leave by 7:25 PM
- Leave trailhead7:25 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Beach Sunset Point–Beach Trail, 3 sights 45.7 mi away
Be there by 7:27 PM
- Be there7:27 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Crescent Beach & California Coastal Trail 46.1 mi away
Leave by 7:11 PM
- Leave trailhead7:11 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:19 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking
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Dead Lake Trail 47 mi away
Be there by 7:27 PM
- Be there7:27 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead