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. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 0.7 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. Dark7:38 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 130 min of walking

2. Loma Alta Fire Road(N)/Sunrise Fire Road(S)–Oak Manor Fire Road, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 132 min of walking

3. Queenstone Fire Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 56 min of walking

4. Luiz Fire Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 104 min of walking

5. Big Rock Ridge–Big Rock Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 109 min of walking

6. Conifer Fire Road & Porcupine Trail via White Hill Fire Road 2.6 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

7. Blue Ridge Fire Road 2.7 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

8. Cascade Peak–Blue Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 2.8 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

9. Concrete Pipe Road–East Peak Fire Trail, 9 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Cascade Fire Road / Repack 3.2 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

11. Porcupine Trail & White Hill Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 24 min of walking

12. Phoenix Lake–Worn Spring Road Loop, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 39 min of walking