Sunset hikes near Sweeneys Crossing, 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. Borderline Road 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Rocky Bar Road 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Caldor Road & Carolina Way 3.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Tree House–09N45, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. 09N63 & Caldor Road 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Leoni House–Leoni Pond, 6 sights 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. 09N45–09N54, 7 sights 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Sciaroni Road 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 44 min of walking

9. 09N59–09N61, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Sunday Ridge & Eagle Hill Road 5.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Blue Gouge Mine Road–Trail 8 Loop, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. 09N45–09N54, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint