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. Hash Boulder–Parking Lot Rock, 6 rocks 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car11:35 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 11:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Shady Rock–Platypus, 9 rocks 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car11:14 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 11:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1890 ft climb · 373 min of walking

3. Castle Rock–Balancing Rock, 7 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car10:57 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1820 ft climb · 338 min of walking

4. Castle Rock Falls–Saratoga Gap Viewpoint, 8 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car10:56 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 10:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1810 ft climb · 336 min of walking

5. Lyme Disease Rock–Lake Ranch Reservoir, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Parking Lot Rock & Lyme Disease Rock via Skyline Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 109 min of walking

7. Madrone Knoll & Madrone Knoll Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 77 min of walking

8. Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 258 min of walking

9. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1990 ft climb · 258 min of walking

10. Ridge Road & South Skyview Road 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

11. Limekiln Trail 4 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 239 min of walking

12. Kings Creek Truck Trail 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking