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. Skyway Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Road L 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 81 min of walking

3. Dairy Trail–Dutch Flat Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 71 min of walking

4. Barn Trail–Canada de Pala Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Antler Point–Bass Lake, 8 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 179 min of walking

6. Bass Lake–Bass Lake Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. McCreery Lake–Washburn Trail, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 140 min of walking

8. Corral Trail–Foothill Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 87 min of walking

9. Grant Lake–McCreery Lake, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 88 min of walking

10. Foothill Trail via Hotel Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 170 min of walking

11. Thompson Creek Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

12. Tule Elk Trail 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 38 min of walking