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. Louise's Shelf Foot Path & Miwok Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 380 min of walking

2. Whelk Pond–Cowlick Look, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 379 min of walking

3. The Shade Tree–Treebeard, 7 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

4. Jabba the Hut Rock–The Shade Tree, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1790 ft climb · 318 min of walking

5. Cowlick Look–Decision Point, 3 viewpoints 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 319 min of walking

6. Dragon Tree & Miwok Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1780 ft climb · 318 min of walking

7. Charlie's Tree–Frog Pond, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 201 min of walking

8. Frog Pond–Black Hills Trail, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2300 ft climb · 313 min of walking

9. Black Hills Trail - South & Black Hils Trail - South 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Deciduous Rex–Mount Dad, 7 trees 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Roger Epperson Ridge Overlook–Deciduous Rex, 3 viewpoints 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Brushy Peak Loop Trail–Laughlin Loop Trail, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 173 min of walking