Sunset hikes near Cold Springs, 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. Caswell Sunset Point & Barney Creek Road 1.9 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

2. Country Woods Trail (dead end) via Snowy River Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. El Dorado Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 64 min of walking

4. Graystone Trail–Roundhill Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 69 min of walking

5. Indian Creek Reservoir & Indian Creek Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 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.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Forest Lake Road 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Beach & Gam Saan Trail via Monroe Ridge Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 57 min of walking

8. Finnon Lake & Finnon Recreation Area Beach via Claim Street 8.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Chaparral Trail & Mar Det Trail 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 66 min of walking

10. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 10.7 mi away

    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. Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 11 mi away

    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

12. Rock Creek Loop 11.3 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

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