AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Douglas 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.

5 of 12 spots
  1. Craigs Creek Trail 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 117 min of walking

  2. Childs-Hill & Hamilton Road 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car10:27 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1870 ft climb · 347 min of walking

  3. Feather Canyon Road–Forest Route 17N22, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 94 min of walking

  4. 17N41 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. 16N23 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 308 min of walking

  6. Hobbs Wall Loop 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 47 min of walking

  7. Crescent Beach & Coastal Trail 7.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Coastal Trail 7.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Forest Route 17N07 9.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Forest Route 16N20 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  11. Lake Earl–Beach Sunset Point, 3 sights 10 mi away

    Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Wilson Creek Beach & California Coastal Trail 10.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead