Sunset hikes near Eldridge, 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.

1 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 54 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 95 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 97 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 93 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Luiz Fire Road 20.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 104 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 104 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 109 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  11. Coyote Peak Road 22.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  12. El Mirador & Fire Road 22.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 9 min of walking