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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 42 min of walking

  3. Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 100 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Redwood Peak Trail 0.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 107 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 107 min of walking

  12. Skyline Trail 1 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead