Sunset hikes near Union Mills, 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. Elizabethtown Meadows Trail Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

2. Boca Hill & Prosser Creek Reservoir 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 110 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Glenshire Pond 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

4. Martis Creek Lake via Matt's Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 69 min of walking

5. Lake Ella–Martis Creek Lake, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 47 min of walking

6. Matt's Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 89 min of walking

7. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road via Martis Valley Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 117 min of walking

8. Matt's Trail & Sawmill Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 85 min of walking

9. Chipmunk–KB Trail, 3 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 108 min of walking

10. California Tahoe Conservancy Beach–Moon Dunes Beach, 3 beaches 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 108 min of walking

11. Moon Dunes Beach–Lake Ridge Trail, 3 sights 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 106 min of walking

12. Old Grist Mill Road 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 165 min of walking