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. Cielo Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 87 min of walking

2. Bear Gulch Trail & Oljon Trail via Skyline Trail 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

3. Teague Hill via Skyline Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 104 min of walking

4. Oljon Trail–Sierra Morena Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 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 · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking

5. Skeggs Point–Methuselah, 5 sights 2.5 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. Bay Tree Trail–Campground Trail, 4 sights 2.6 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

7. Methuselah & Sierra Morena Trail 2.6 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

8. Summit Spring & Skyline Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 99 min of walking

9. Blue Blossom Trail & Lawrence Creek Trail 3 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

10. Morena Sierra–Skeggs Point, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Windy Hill–Hamms Gulch Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 145 min of walking

12. Chapparal Trail & Crystal Springs Trail via Richards Road 3.3 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