Sunset hikes near Meadow Brook, 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. Chaparral Trail & Mar Det Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 66 min of walking

2. Rock Creek Loop 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Darling Ridge Loop & Dutch Canyon Road 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking

5. Balderson Trail 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Cement Hill 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 65 min of walking

7. Dru Barner Sunset Point & Dru Barner Trail via Balderson Trail 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Mace Mill Loop Loop 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Mace Mill Loop Loop via Mace Mill Road 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Mace Mill Road–Rock Creek Loop, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car11:37 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 11:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 441 min of walking

11. Foxgrove Lane–French Hill Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car10:55 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 10:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 359 min of walking

12. Finnon Lake & Finnon Recreation Area Beach via Claim Street 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:09 PM

    1. Be there7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:56 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead