Sunset hikes near Las Juntas, 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. Diablo Foothills Regional Park Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 151 min of walking

2. Fossil Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

3. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 11 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint–Sulphur Creek Pond, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 110 min of walking

5. Alhambra Creek Trail–Blue Oak Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 112 min of walking

6. Table Top Viewpoint–Blue Oak Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 181 min of walking

7. Blue Oak Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 30 min of walking

8. Willow Spring Pond–Twin Ponds, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Costanoan Trail–Flat Top Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 39 min of walking

10. Bob Pond–Twin Ponds, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 90 min of walking

11. Haystack Hill–Sulphur Creek Pond, 10 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 179 min of walking

12. Deer Lake–Corral Spring Trail, 8 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 24 min of walking