Sunset hikes near Rough and Ready, 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. American Canyon Trail (Waterfall)–American Canyon Trail, 4 sights 23.1 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

2. American Canyon Trail 24.9 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

3. Cement Hill 27.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 65 min of walking

4. Dru Barner Trail 32.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. Dru Barner Sunset Point & Dru Barner Trail via Balderson Trail 33 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 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

6. Rock Creek Loop 33.7 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

7. Balderson Trail 33.7 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

8. Mace Mill Loop Loop via Mace Mill Road 33.7 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. Mace Mill Loop Loop 33.7 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

10. Little Silver Trail & Mar Det Trail Loop 33.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 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.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Chaparral Trail & Mar Det Trail 32.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 66 min of walking

12. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Beach & Gam Saan Trail via Monroe Ridge Trail 33.6 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

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