Sunset hikes near Vasona Junction, 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. Kennedy Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2000 ft climb · 231 min of walking

2. Limekiln Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1930 ft climb · 225 min of walking

3. Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 247 min of walking

4. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 246 min of walking

5. Hash Boulder–Parking Lot Rock, 6 rocks 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:54 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1530 ft climb · 406 min of walking

6. Calvilo 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

7. Parking Lot Rock–Lyme Disease Rock, 8 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 335 min of walking

8. Shady Rock–Platypus, 9 rocks 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1890 ft climb · 373 min of walking

9. Castle Rock–Balancing Rock, 7 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1820 ft climb · 338 min of walking

10. Castle Rock Falls–Saratoga Gap Viewpoint, 8 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:15 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1810 ft climb · 336 min of walking

11. Loma Almaden Road 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Lyme Disease Rock–Lake Ranch Reservoir, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead