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. Burma Road–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 222 min of walking

2. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. California Riding and Hiking Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Manzanita Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Little Yosemite Valley Trail & Sunset Trail via Stage Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Fire Road 7-14 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Black Point Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Pine Pond–Burma Road, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 147 min of walking

9. Johnny-come-lately Spring & California Riding and Hiking Trail via Burma Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 147 min of walking

10. Costanoan Trail–Flat Top Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 39 min of walking

11. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 9 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 11 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint