Sunset hikes

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. Stubbe Springs Loop Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 92 min of walking

2. Quail Mountain & x-country route via California Riding and Hiking Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 319 min of walking

3. California Riding and Hiking Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 316 min of walking

4. Lost Horse Mountain–Big Trees Loop Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 437 min of walking

5. Boy Scout Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 281 min of walking

6. Beaver Boulder–Hunk Rock - East Face, 4 cliffs 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Cap Rock–Chongo Boulder, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

8. Hunk Rock - East Face–Chongo Boulder, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 347 min of walking

9. Old Lost Horse Road Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walking

10. Figures on a Landscape–Solid Gold, 5 cliffs 6 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 61 min of walking

11. Skull Rock–Face Rock, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 279 min of walking

12. Covington Crest Viewpoint & Covington Crest Trail via California Riding and Hiking Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 256 min of walking