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. Penstock Truck Trail 0 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

2. Eagle Rock 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 52 min of walking

3. Eagle Rock Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 55 min of walking

4. Buzzards Roost–Little Basin Reservoir (closed), 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 53 min of walking

5. Little Basin Reservoir (closed)–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 26 min of walking

6. Blooms Creek Trail–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 25 min of walking

7. Seaview 3.1 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

8. Vallco Fashion Park Redwood Grove–East Ridge Road, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 85 min of walking

9. East Ridge Road–East Ridge Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 73 min of walking

10. Sempervirens Falls–East Ridge Road, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 85 min of walking

11. East Ridge Road–Eastridge Connector Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. North Pine 3.5 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