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. Dimeo Lane–Horseman's Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Overlook–Horseman's Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Three Mile Beach–Strawberry Beach, 3 beaches 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. Ocean View–Strawberry Beach, 5 beaches 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

5. Wilder Ranch–Aloe Vera Forts, 8 beaches 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

6. Prometheus–Eagle Viewpoint, 9 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 133 min of walking

7. Eagle Viewpoint–Baldwin Loop, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench–Chinquapin Road, 6 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 181 min of walking

9. Wilder Ranch State Park Beach–Fern Grotto Beach, 4 beaches 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Camper Park–Chinquapin Road, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 65 min of walking

11. Dimeo Lane & Eucalyptus Loop 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 81 min of walking

12. Four Mile Beach–Table Rock Beach, 3 beaches 1.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead