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. Shingle Mill Trail & Tarwater Trail 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Coyote Ridge Trail–Iverson Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

3. Ocean View Trail & Old Haul Road via Butano Ridge Fire Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Basin Trail & Portola Trail via Butano Ridge Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1470 ft climb · 172 min of walking

5. Towne Viewpoint–Cayote Hill Road, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 29 min of walking

6. Ridge Fire Road–Towne Fire Road, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 55 min of walking

7. Heritage Grove Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 140 min of walking

8. Big Tree Trail–Cayote Hill Road, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 29 min of walking

9. Slate Creek Trail & Summit Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 72 min of walking

10. Cayote Hill Road & Ridge Fire Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 56 min of walking

11. Basin Easement Trail Loop 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Basin Easement Trail & Basin Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walking