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. Butano Ridge & Jeep Trail 0 mi away

   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

2. Mount Ellen & Pomponio Canyon Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 91 min of walking

3. Pomponio Reservoir via Pomponio Truck Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Pomponio Truck Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Burns Chalks & Burns Chalk Fire Road 2 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. Ocean View Trail & Old Haul Road via Butano Ridge Fire Road 2.2 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

7. Towne Viewpoint–Cayote Hill Road, 3 sights 2.4 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

8. Cayote Hill Road & Ridge Fire Road 2.4 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

9. Big Tree Trail–Cayote Hill Road, 4 sights 2.4 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

10. Ridge Fire Road–Towne Fire Road, 3 sights 2.5 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

11. Abandoned Butano Airstrip–Butano Fire Road, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. Abandoned Butano Airstrip–Butano Fire Road, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

    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 · 320 ft climb · 42 min of walking