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. Clark Viewpoint–Whitehouse Ridge Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 33 min of walking

2. North Pine 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 45 min of walking

3. Chalks Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Westridge Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Chalk Mountain & Chalks Truck Viewpoint via Chalks Truck Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Whitehouse Ridge Viewpoint & Whitehouse Ridge Trail via Chalks Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. High Viewpoint & Whitehouse Ridge Viewpoint via Chalks Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Westridge Viewpoint & Westridge Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Año Nuevo State Park Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Green Oaks Way 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Penstock Truck Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Seaview 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 32 min of walking