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. Wilder Ranch–Aloe Vera Forts, 8 beaches 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Ocean View–Strawberry Beach, 5 beaches 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Eagle Viewpoint–Enchanted Loop, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 225 min of walking

4. Ridge Loop–Wilder Ridge Loop, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

5. Holiday Trail & Wally World via Barking Dogs 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Three Mile Beach–Strawberry Beach, 3 beaches 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Four Mile Beach–Three Mile Beach, 4 beaches 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Overlook–Horseman's Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Upper Moore Creek Natural Reserve–Koi Pond, 8 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car11:34 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 11:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 346 min of walking

10. Prometheus–Eagle Viewpoint, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car11:13 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 11:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 320 min of walking

11. Chinquapin Road–Chinquapin Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car11:29 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 11:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 333 min of walking

12. Wilder Ranch State Park Beach–Fern Grotto Beach, 4 beaches 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking