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. Coyote Alamitos Canal 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Los Alamitos Creek Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

3. Los Capitancillos Ponds–Almaden Lake Park Beach, 4 lakes 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

4. Providencia Pond–April Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car11:22 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 11:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 370 min of walking

5. Randol Viewpoint–April Trail, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 44 min of walking

6. April Trail–Day Tunnel Trail, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 43 min of walking

7. Guadalupe Reservoir–Providencia Pond, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 43 min of walking

8. April Trail–Castillero Trail Loop, 9 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 60 min of walking

9. Guadalupe Trail & Senador Mine Trail Loop 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 50 min of walking

10. Hanging Tree–Guadalupe Reservoir, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 75 min of walking

11. Mine Hill–Hanging Tree, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 76 min of walking

12. Rocky Ridge Trail 4.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:53 PM

    1. Be there7:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Dark8:42 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead