Sunset hikes near Northspur, 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. Riley Ridge Road 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Ramsey Ridge Road 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 15 min of walking

3. 508 & Water Bar 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Camp One Loop Trail 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

5. Arno 9.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Big Dipper–Eagle's Roost Trail, 8 sights 10.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Big Dipper–Big Tree Trail, 3 sights 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 83 min of walking

8. Eagle's Roost Trail & Thompsom Gulch Trail 11.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Big Tree Trail–Marsh Creek Trail Loop, 6 sights 11.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 83 min of walking

10. Road 400 11.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 49 min of walking

11. Observatory Trail 12.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:08 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Cook House Trail & Emerald Highway 12.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:08 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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