Sunset hikes near Rices Junction, 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 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Michael's Summit Loop Trail & Michael's Summit Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Eagle Rock Trail 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

4. Old Alba Grade via Lost Empire Trail 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Vallco Fashion Park Redwood Grove–East Ridge Road, 3 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 85 min of walking

6. East Ridge Trail–Eastridge Connector Trail, 3 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Eagle Rock 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Kings Creek Truck Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

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

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Blooms Creek Trail–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Little Basin Reservoir (closed)–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 37 min of walking