Sunset hikes near The Highlands, 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. Black Mountain–Upper High Meadow Viewpoint, 7 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2280 ft climb · 328 min of walking

2. Upper High Meadow Viewpoint–Bella Vista Trail, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 157 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Ewing Hill–Upper High Meadow Viewpoint Loop, 10 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 245 min of walking

4. Bella Vista Trail–Canyon Trail, 5 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Indian Creek Trail & Monte Bello Road (Trail) 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Bodhidharma Cave–Canyon Trail, 7 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Grizzly Flat Trail North–Grizzly Flat Trail South, 5 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Wallace Stegner Bench–Two Moon Lake, 8 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Grizzly Flat Trail North–Grizzly Flat Trail South, 5 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 244 min of walking

10. Gerow's Waterfall–Two Moon Lake, 7 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Diablo Way–Grizzly Flat Trail North, 6 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Turtle Rock–Ipiwa Viewpoint, 13 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking