Sunset hikes near Chemeketa Park, 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.

1. Calvilo 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

2. Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 247 min of walking

3. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 246 min of walking

4. Cothran Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Madrone Knoll & Madrone Knoll Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 70 min of walking

6. Kennedy Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2000 ft climb · 231 min of walking

7. Limekiln Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1930 ft climb · 225 min of walking

8. Ralph's Mountain 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

9. Loma Almaden Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

10. Cathermola Road 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 145 min of walking

11. Hash Boulder–Parking Lot Rock, 6 rocks 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car10:53 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1530 ft climb · 406 min of walking

12. Mount Umunhum Trail 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead