Sunset hikes near Knightsen, 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. Marsh Creek Trail 1 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Levee Road 4.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Louise's Shelf Foot Path & Miwok Trail 9 mi away

   Leave by 3:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 380 min of walking

4. Jabba the Hut Rock–The Shade Tree, 7 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1790 ft climb · 318 min of walking

5. The Shade Tree–Marsh Creek Headwaters Spring, 7 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 316 min of walking

6. Cowlick Look–Decision Point, 3 viewpoints 9 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 319 min of walking

7. Dragon Tree & Miwok Trail 9 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1780 ft climb · 318 min of walking

8. Upper Oil Canyon Trail 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walking

9. Deciduous Rex–Mount Dad, 7 trees 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Roger Epperson Ridge Overlook–Deciduous Rex, 3 viewpoints 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Whelk Pond–Cowlick Look, 7 sights 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:35 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 379 min of walking

12. Chaparral Loop Trail & Nortonville Trail via Black Diamond Trail 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 54 min of walking