Sunset hikes near Swanton, 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.

11 of 12 spots
  1. Seaview 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Penstock Truck Trail 0.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Molino 6 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  5. Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  7. Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 146 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. North Pine 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Eagle Rock 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  12. Eagle Rock Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

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