AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near El Dorado, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. El Dorado Trail 0.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:43 PM

    1. Be there6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:30 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Forest Lake Road 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  3. Caswell Sunset Point & Barney Creek Road 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:30 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Country Woods Trail (dead end) via Snowy River Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

  5. Graystone Trail–Roundhill Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  6. Indian Creek Reservoir & Indian Creek Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  7. Finnon Lake & Finnon Recreation Area Beach via Claim Street 10.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:43 PM

    1. Be there6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Dark7:30 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Beach & Gam Saan Trail via Monroe Ridge Trail 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  9. Slate Mountain via 12N76 12.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:43 PM

    1. Be there6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Dark7:30 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. 12N76 & One Eye Creek Road 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  11. One Eye Creek Road 13 mi away

    Be there by 6:43 PM

    1. Be there6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Dark7:30 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking

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