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 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark9:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Big Pond Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Wicks Lake via Big Pond Trail 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 126 min of walking

4. Fairview Lake 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 100 min of walking

5. Kriegler Lake 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:42 PM
   3. Head back8:57 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Beaver Pond Viewpoint–Beaver Pond, 8 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 70 min of walking

8. Big Rose–Clearcut Trails, 3 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 65 min of walking

9. Millie's Trail 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Forbidden Forest–Fortnight, 4 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 68 min of walking

11. Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Viewpoint–Beaver Pond, 8 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 70 min of walking

12. Bobsled–Hyper Space Trail, 4 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:54 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 122 min of walking