Sunset hikes near Rancho Cordova, 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. El Dorado Trail 23.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 95 min of walking

2. Country Woods Trail (dead end)–Fourtyniner Trail, 3 sights 29.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 167 min of walking

3. Country Woods Trail (dead end) via Snowy River Trail 29.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Mount Echo Road 30.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Graystone Trail–Roundhill Trail, 3 sights 28.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 69 min of walking

6. Indian Creek Reservoir & Indian Creek Trail 27.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Estate Lane 32.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 106 min of walking

8. Caswell Sunset Point & Barney Creek Road 33.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:11 PM

   1. Be there7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. American Canyon Trail–Dead Truck Trail, 3 sights 34.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

10. American Canyon Trail 34.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

11. Forest Lake Road 34.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Beach & Gam Saan Trail via Monroe Ridge Trail 31.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 57 min of walking