Sunset hikes near Philo, 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 River Haul Road 20.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Barton Hill Road 22.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 283 min of walking

3. Albion River & Slaughterhouse Road 22.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Endo–Gas Cap, 7 sights 23.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Big River Road–Dry Dock, 4 sights 23.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Big Dipper–Big Tree Trail, 3 sights 24 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

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

7. Big Dipper–Manly Gulch Trail, 4 sights 24 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Fern Canyon Trail & Old Logging Road Trail Loop 24 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

9. Big Tree Trail–Marsh Creek Trail Loop, 6 sights 24.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Fern Canyon Scenic Sunset Point & Fern Canyon Scenic Trail 25.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Dry Dock–Endo, 3 sights 25.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:22 PM

    1. Be there7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Eagle's Roost Trail & Thompsom Gulch Trail 25.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead