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 Ridge Trail–Iverson Trail, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 99 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 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 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 9 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 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 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 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Heritage Grove Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 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 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Slate Creek Trail & Summit Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 218 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Basin Easement Trail Loop 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 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 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 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.

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