Sunset hikes near Dana Center, ma

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. Racoon Hill Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 44 min of walking

2. Camel Hump Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 71 min of walking

3. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Buell Trail–Tumbledown South, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 73 min of walking

5. Tumbledown South & Tumbledown West 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Dudley Trail–Old Town Road, 5 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 78 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Johnson Hill Trail & Ledges Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 59 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Buell Trail & Ledges Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 58 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Dudley Trail–Ledges Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Tumbledown East 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Jerry's Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Tumbledown North 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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