Sunset hikes near Hirschdale, 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. Boca Hill & Prosser Creek Reservoir 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 car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 110 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Juniper Ridge Road Loop 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 43 min of walking

3. Natoma Place 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

4. Glenshire Pond 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

5. Martis Creek Lake via Matt's Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 69 min of walking

6. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 47 min of walking

7. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road via Martis Valley Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 117 min of walking

8. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 85 min of walking

9. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

10. Bronco Canyon & One-Quarter Corner Road via Garson Road 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

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

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 124 min of walking

11. Old Grist Mill Road 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 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.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 165 min of walking

12. 16N54 & 16N92B Loop 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 120 min of walking