Sunset hikes near Saranap, 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. Lafayette Ridge Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 67 min of walking

2. Sugarloaf Hill Benchmark–Franco Ridge Loop Trail, 4 sights 2.4 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 — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Sugarloaf Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 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 — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

4. Fossil Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 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 — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

5. Bollinger Creek Loop Trail–Las Trampas Ridge & Calaveras Ridge Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 90 min of walking

6. Sulphur Creek Pond–Deer Lake Loop, 6 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 56 min of walking

7. Willow Spring Pond–Twin Ponds, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 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 · 5 min of walking

8. Franco Ridge Loop Trail–Ridge Top Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 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 · 320 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Deer Lake–Corral Spring Trail, 8 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 24 min of walking

10. Las Trampas to Briones Trail via Clyde Wood Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 54 min of walking

11. Eagle Peak–Vail Peak Loop, 5 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Las Trampas Peak–Bollinger Creek Loop Trail, 5 sights 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 15 min of walking

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