Sunset hikes near Raffetto, 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 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Plum Creek Sunset Point & Onion Valley Road via Plum Creek Road 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Junction Reservoir 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 91 min of walking

4. Chicken Hawk Spring 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

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

5. 11N70 & South Fork Soldier Creek 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 44 min of walking

6. Lookout Mountain via Onion Valley Road 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Onion Valley Road via Plum Creek Road 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. 12N47 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:42 PM

   1. Be there6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Dark7:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. South Fork Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:02 PM
   3. Head back7:17 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 288 min of walking

10. 13N71 & South Fork Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 123 min of walking

11. Dry Lakes Trail–South Creek Road, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 129 min of walking

12. Grey Sunset Point–Ellicott Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2250 ft climb · 230 min of walking