Sunset hikes near Scotts Corner, 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. Maguire Peaks–Maguire Peak Trail, 4 sights 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 71 min of walking

2. Mission Reservoir–Dry Creek Trail, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Panorama Trail 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Maguire Peak Trail & Upper Maguire Peaks Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 77 min of walking

5. Mission Reservoir–Dry Creek Trail, 3 sights 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Laurel Canyon Trail & Ranch Trail via Laurel Loop Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 90 min of walking

7. Monument Peak Northwest–Laurel Canyon Trail, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 89 min of walking

8. Agua Caliente Trail–Laurel Canyon Trail, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Sandy Wool Lake–Agua Caliente Trail, 3 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Grove Trail–Hidden Valley Trail, 5 sights 5.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Cerro Este Overlook–Vista Grande Overlook, 5 sights 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Vista Grande Overlook–Indian Joe Cave Rocks, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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