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 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  2. Doe Ridge Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 41 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 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 · 310 ft climb · 42 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 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 · 310 ft climb · 41 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 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 · 350 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  6. Año Nuevo Trail 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Old Womans Creek Road 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 93 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 92 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 94 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 96 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 86 min of walking