Sunset hikes near Valley Ranch, 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. Lake Sterling–Mossy Pond, 5 sights 25.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

2. Lily Pond & Rattlesnake Road 27.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 23 min of walking

3. Lower Lola Montez Lake–Lily Pond, 4 sights 27.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 25 min of walking

4. Upper Lola Montez Lake & Lily Pond via Rattlesnake Road 27.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 206 min of walking

5. Hole in the Ground–Lower Lola Montez Trail, 3 sights 27.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 221 min of walking

6. Mossy Pond–Mossy Pond East Trail, 3 sights 25.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 131 min of walking

7. West Lakes–Castle Peak Trail, 6 sights 27.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 116 min of walking

8. Castle Peak Trail–Castle Valley East OHV Trail Loop, 6 sights 27.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 115 min of walking

9. Warren Lake–Castle Peak Trail, 5 sights 27.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 126 min of walking

10. Sand Ridge Lake–Castle Valley North Road, 3 sights 27.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 119 min of walking

11. Castle Peak–Castle Peak Trail, 5 sights 29.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 117 min of walking

12. Andesite Peak & Castle Valley North Road 30 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 118 min of walking