Sunset hikes near Morrison, 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. Big Hill Viewpoint & Ice House Reservoir via Ice House Union Valley Connector Trail 2 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 322 min of walking

2. Chicken Hawk Spring 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 180 min of walking

3. 11N70 & South Fork Soldier Creek 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 117 min of walking

4. Lyons Creek Trail 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Lyons Lake–Lake Sylvia Trail, 3 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Lake Sylvia–Lake Sylvia Trail, 3 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. 09N47 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. 09N53 & 14E31 via 9N45 10.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:27 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Bloodsucker Trail 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:00 PM
   3. Head back7:15 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:26 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 50 min of walking

10. 09N47A Sunset Point & 09N47A 11.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Castle Point Trail–Dangberg Trail, 5 sights 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:59 PM
    3. Head back7:14 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark7:25 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 277 min of walking

12. Baltic Peak via Happy Valley Road 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 40 min of walking