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. Madrone Knoll & Madrone Knoll Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 70 min of walking

2. Hash Boulder–Parking Lot Rock, 6 rocks 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1530 ft climb · 406 min of walking

3. Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 247 min of walking

4. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 246 min of walking

5. Kennedy Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2000 ft climb · 231 min of walking

6. Limekiln Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1930 ft climb · 225 min of walking

7. Araki Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 96 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Sky Ranch Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 66 min of walking

9. Lyme Disease Rock–Lake Ranch Reservoir, 4 sights 4.3 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

10. Calvilo 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

11. Cothran Road 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Ridge Road & South Skyview Road 5.2 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 walking