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. Barnabe Mountain Fire Road–Dixon Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 131 min of walking

2. Dixon Ridge Fire Road 1 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Conifer Fire Road & Porcupine Trail via White Hill Fire Road 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 54 min of walking

4. Madrone Path via Great Loop Trail 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Gunsight Fire Road–Oak Manor Fire Road, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 135 min of walking

6. Pine Mountain Fire Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 138 min of walking

7. Cascade Peak–Blue Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walking

8. Cascade Fire Road / Repack 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 157 min of walking

9. Fr Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 77 min of walking

10. Blue Ridge Fire Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 96 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Barnabe Fire Road 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. El Mirador & Fire Road 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 9 min of walking