Sunset hikes near Eldorado Hills, wa

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. Darter Road & Eastern Boundary Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 79 min of walking

2. BWS50 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 23 min of walking

3. GM-103 & GM-10 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 57 min of walking

4. Big Pond Trail 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

5. Wicks Lake 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 59 min of walking

6. Kriegler Lake 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Fairview Lake 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 51 min of walking

8. Big Rose–Clearcut Trails, 7 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 132 min of walking

9. Millie's Trail 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 24 min of walking

10. Hintzville Beaver Ponds via Lost Highway West 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 136 min of walking

11. Lost Highway West 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 172 min of walking

12. Coyote 13.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead