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. California Riding and Hiking Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 310 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 303 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

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

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

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:54 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

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

6. Stubbe Springs Loop Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Old Lost Horse Road Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 51 min of walking

8. Boy Scout Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 200 min of walking

9. Little Hunk - West Face (Trespasser's Wall)–Chongo Boulder, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:38 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 317 min of walking

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

    Leave by 3:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car11:24 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 11:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Pope's Crack & Chongo Boulder via Old Lost Horse Road Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 233 min of walking

12. Echo Rock–Beaver Boulder, 3 cliffs 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 237 min of walking