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. Summit Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

2. Green Ranch Road–Oak Knoll Trail, 3 sights 0.2 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

3. Juniper Viewpoint & Juniper Trail 0.3 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

4. Burma Spring–Juniper Viewpoint, 3 sights 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

5. Devil's Pulpit–Murchio Gap, 7 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 168 min of walking

6. Barbecue Terrace Road 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 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. Murchio Gap–Prospectors Gap, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 167 min of walking

8. North Peak–Murchio Gap, 7 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 170 min of walking

9. Maple Spring–Turtle Rock, 4 sights 1.3 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

10. Curry Point & Summit Trail via Wall Point Road 1.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 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

11. Twin Ponds–TwinPonds, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 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

12. Ridge View Trail & Summit Trail via Wall Point Road 1.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 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