Sunset hikes near Redwood Grove, 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. Ridge Road & South Skyview Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Vallco Fashion Park Redwood Grove–East Ridge Road, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 103 min of walking

3. Michael's Summit Loop Trail & Michael's Summit Loop 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 139 min of walking

4. East Ridge Trail–Eastridge Connector Trail, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 62 min of walking

5. Eagle Rock Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

6. Kings Creek Truck Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Eagle Rock 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Old Alba Grade via Lost Empire Trail 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Bulls Spring–Vallco Fashion Park Redwood Grove, 4 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. East Ridge Road–Eastridge Connector Trail, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Sempervirens Falls–East Ridge Road, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 85 min of walking

12. Blooms Creek Trail–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 36 min of walking