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. California Riding and Hiking Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 50 min of walking

2. Manzanita Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 48 min of walking

3. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. Fire Road 7-14 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 50 min of walking

5. Little Yosemite Valley Trail & Sunset Trail via Stage Road 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 48 min of walking

6. Black Point Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 48 min of walking

7. Bruce Lee Road–Coulter Pine Trail, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 98 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Red Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 28 min of walking

9. Johnny-come-lately Spring–Pine Pond, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Burma Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 30 min of walking

11. Eagle Peak Viewpoint–Bruce Lee Road, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 101 min of walking

12. Eagle Peak–Eagle Peak Viewpoint, 8 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 101 min of walking