AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Orick, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Freshwater Lagoon–Redwood Creek, 4 lakes 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Redwood Creek 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  3. Elam Creek Loop & McArthur Creek Loop Loop 1 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Coastal Trail Skunk Cabbage section via California Coastal Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. McArthur Creek Loop Loop 1.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Redwood Creek Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 236 min of walking

  7. 44 Creek Loop 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Lady Bird Grove & Lady Bird Grove Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Stone Lagoon & Humboldt Lagoons State Park Viewpoint via California Coastal Trail 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Lost Man Creek Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 96 min of walking

  11. Humboldt Lagoons State Park Viewpoint via California Coastal Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Agate Beach & Humboldt Lagoons State Park Viewpoint via California Coastal Trail 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead