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 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

2. Pine Pond–Burma Road, 4 sights 0 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

3. Manzanita Trail 0.3 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

4. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 0.3 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

5. Fire Road 7-14 0.3 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

6. Little Yosemite Valley Trail & Sunset Trail via Stage Road 1 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

7. Black Point Trail 1 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. Bruce Lee Road–Coulter Pine Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Red Road 2.5 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 — 0 min before dark.

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

10. Devil's Pulpit–Murchio Gap, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. North Peak–Murchio Gap, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Eagle Peak Viewpoint–Bruce Lee Road, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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