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. Leonard Redwood Grove–Father-of-the-Forest, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

2. The Statue Of Responsibility & Middle Ridge Road 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

3. Blooms Creek Trail–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 4 sights 0.3 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

4. Basin Easement Trail–Basin Trail, 5 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 77 min of walking

5. Silver Falls–The Cascades, 6 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 79 min of walking

6. Sempervirens Falls–East Ridge Road, 4 sights 0.4 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

7. Gazos Creek Road & Sandy Point Lookout Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 92 min of walking

8. Buzzards Roost–Little Basin Reservoir (closed), 5 sights 0.9 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

9. Bulls Spring–Vallco Fashion Park Redwood Grove, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 57 min of walking

10. Little Basin Reservoir (closed)–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 3 sights 0.9 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

11. East Ridge Road–Eastridge Connector Trail, 3 sights 1 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. Vallco Fashion Park Redwood Grove–East Ridge Trail, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 87 min of walking