Sunset hikes near Happy Valley, 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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Sciaroni Road 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 44 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Trail 8 & Trail 8A 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Borderline Road 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 38 min of walking

  7. 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

  8. Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 40 min of walking

  10. Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. 09N61 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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