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. Quail Mountain & x-country route via California Riding and Hiking Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Stubbe Springs Loop Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. California Riding and Hiking Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

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

4. Boy Scout Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 375 min of walking

5. Beaver Boulder–Hunk Rock - East Face, 4 cliffs 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

6. Cap Rock–Chongo Boulder, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

7. Old Lost Horse Road Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Figures on a Landscape–Solid Gold, 5 cliffs 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Skull Rock–Face Rock, 6 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

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

10. Covington Crest Viewpoint & Covington Crest Trail via California Riding and Hiking Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Outer Mongolia Climbing Area–Boy Scout Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 105 min of walking

12. North View Loop 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 81 min of walking