Sunset hikes near Croft, 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. 09N53 & 14E31 via 9N45 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. 8N57 & Road 64 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. 8N54–8N60, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. 8N47 & 8N47A 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Tree House–09N45, 4 sights 4.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Road 64 & Road 68 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. 09N47 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. 09N47A Sunset Point & 09N47A 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. 09N61 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

10. 09N54 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

11. 9N60 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

12. 09N45–09N54, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 3 min before dark.

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