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. Adams Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 39 min of walking

2. Cathermola Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 145 min of walking

3. Ridge Viewpoint & Hihn's Sulphur Spring Road via Hihn's Mill Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 98 min of walking

4. Hihn's Mill Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 97 min of walking

5. Santa Rosalia Viewpoint–Sand Point Overlook, 7 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 100 min of walking

6. Santa Rosalia Mountain–Santa Rosalia Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 100 min of walking

7. Lone Tree Prairie–Aptos Creek Viewpoint, 7 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 99 min of walking

8. Amaya Creek Road & Olive Springs Quarry Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 35 min of walking

9. Five Finger Falls–Olive Springs, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 130 min of walking

10. Olive Springs–Big Stump Gap Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 101 min of walking

11. Ralph's Mountain 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 118 min of walking

12. Cothran Road 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking