Sunset hikes near Upper Highland, or

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Cazadero Trail 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  2. Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 4:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:57 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 356 min of walking

  4. Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:38 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 328 min of walking

  5. Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:28 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 299 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  7. Mt. Scott Trail 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 28 min of walking

  8. I-205 Multi-Use Path 15.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 min of walking

  10. Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 min of walking

  11. Logging County Road 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  12. Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead