Sunset hikes near Goggins, 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. Ellicott Trail & Grey Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2090 ft climb · 192 min of walking

2. Grey Sunset Point–Ellicott Trail, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2250 ft climb · 230 min of walking

3. French Meadows Reservoir 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 106 min of walking

4. South Fork Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 288 min of walking

5. 13N71 & South Fork Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 123 min of walking

6. 13N71 & South Creek Road 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 119 min of walking

7. Dry Lakes Trail–South Creek Road, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 129 min of walking

8. Little Bald Mountain Trail via Western States Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:52 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2090 ft climb · 420 min of walking

9. Wentworth Springs Road 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 98 min of walking

10. Bunker Hill & Wentworth Springs Road 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 265 min of walking

11. McKinstry Lake & Wentworth Springs Road 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 262 min of walking

12. Lookout Mountain via Onion Valley Road 8.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead