Sunset hikes near Meinert, 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. Burma Road–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 222 min of walking

2. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 11 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

3. Costanoan Trail–Flat Top Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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

4. Bob Pond–Twin Ponds, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 30 min of walking

6. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 9 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

7. California Riding and Hiking Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 50 min of walking

8. Manzanita Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 48 min of walking

9. Little Yosemite Valley Trail & Sunset Trail via Stage Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 48 min of walking

10. Fire Road 7-14 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 50 min of walking

11. Black Point Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 48 min of walking

12. Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 47 min of walking