Sunset hikes near Laurel, 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. Cothran Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

2. Cathermola Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 145 min of walking

3. Ralph's Mountain 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Adams Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 39 min of walking

5. Calvilo 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

6. Amaya Creek Road & Olive Springs Quarry Road 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 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 — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 35 min of walking

7. Loma Almaden Road 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 247 min of walking

9. Madrone Knoll & Madrone Knoll Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 70 min of walking

10. Five Finger Falls–Olive Springs, 6 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 130 min of walking

11. Olive Springs–Big Stump Gap Trail, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 101 min of walking

12. Kennedy Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2000 ft climb · 231 min of walking