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. Agua Caliente Trail & Monument Peak Trail via Monument Peak Road 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Sandy Wool Lake–Agua Caliente Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Sandy Wool Lake–Agua Caliente Trail, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Tularcitos Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Monument Peak Northwest & Monument Peak Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Grove Trail–Hidden Valley Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. McClure Spring–Hidden Valley Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Laurel Canyon Trail & Ranch Trail via Laurel Loop Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 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 · 70 ft climb · 8 min of walking

9. Ohlone Wilderness Trail & Ranch Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 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 · 80 ft climb · 8 min of walking

10. Coyote Creek Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 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 walking

11. Flag Hill–Indian Joe Cave Rocks Loop, 5 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 71 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Coyote Creek Lagoon & Coyote Creek Lagoon Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking