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. Calaveras Trail–Campground Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 58 min of walking

2. Coyote Ridge Trail–Mendoza Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 20 min of walking

3. Mendoza Trail–Rancho La Polka Trail, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Harvey Bear Trail–Townsprings Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 77 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Rancho San Ysidro Trail & Willow Springs Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 67 min of walking

6. Manzanita Point–China Hole Trail, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Corral Trail & Live Oak Trail 7.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Ponderosa Viewpoint–Ponderosa Trail, 3 sights 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 83 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Frog Lake–Flat Frog Trail, 3 sights 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 79 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Middle Ridge–Booze Lake Road, 8 sights 7.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:52 PM

    1. Be there7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Frog Lake–Corral Trail, 7 sights 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 77 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Anderson Reservoir–Rosendin Pond, 4 sights 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 17 min of walking