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 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 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 3.1 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 3.1 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. 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

6. Boy Scout Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 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.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 293 min of walking

7. Old Lost Horse Road Trail 3.1 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. Pope's Crack & Chongo Boulder via Old Lost Horse Road Trail 3.1 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

9. Echo Rock–Beaver Boulder, 3 cliffs 3.1 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

10. Johnny Lang Connector via Bigfoot Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Mounds - Eff Eight–Mounds - Deep Throat, 3 cliffs 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

12. Outer Mongolia Climbing Area–Big Pine Trail, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 72 min of walking