Sunset hikes near Ignacio, 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. Queenstone Fire Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 56 min of walking

2. Big Rock Ridge–Big Rock Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   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

3. Luiz Fire Road 3 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

4. Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 7 sights 5 mi away

   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

5. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 130 min of walking

6. Big Rock Trail via Big Rock Ridge Fire Road 5.6 mi away

   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

7. Quercus I–Quercus III, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 117 min of walking

8. Quercus I & Quercus IV 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 111 min of walking

9. Loma Alta Fire Road(N)/Sunrise Fire Road(S)–Oak Manor Fire Road, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 132 min of walking

10. Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

    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

11. Burdell Mountain–Cobblestone Fire Road, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

    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

12. Gold Hill Fire Road–Quercus III, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead