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. East Ridge Trail–Eastridge Connector Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 62 min of walking

2. East Ridge Road–Eastridge Connector Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

3. Sempervirens Falls–East Ridge Road, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Vallco Fashion Park Redwood Grove–East Ridge Road, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Bulls Spring–Vallco Fashion Park Redwood Grove, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Blooms Creek Trail–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 36 min of walking

7. Little Basin Reservoir (closed)–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 37 min of walking

8. Basin Easement Trail–Basin Trail, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 81 min of walking

9. Silver Falls–The Cascades, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 83 min of walking

10. Leonard Redwood Grove–Howard King Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. The Statue Of Responsibility–Johansen Road, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 69 min of walking

12. Buzzards Roost–Leonard Redwood Grove, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking