Sunset hikes near Curtner, 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. Coyote Creek Lagoon & Coyote Creek Lagoon Trail 1 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Coyote Creek Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

3. Grove Trail–Hidden Valley Trail, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. McClure Spring–Hidden Valley Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Monument Peak Northwest–Sandy Wool Lake, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Calera Creek Trail via Monument Peak Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

7. Sandy Wool Lake–Agua Caliente Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Sabercat Creek Trail 3.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Sandy Wool Lake–Agua Caliente Trail, 4 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Tularcitos Trail 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. A12–A13, 5 lakes 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

12. Mission Reservoir–Dry Creek Trail, 5 sights 4 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead