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. Luiz Fire Road & Queenstone Fire Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Loma Alta Fire Road(N)/Sunrise Fire Road(S)–Oak Manor Fire Road, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Luiz Fire Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 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 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

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

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

6. Blue Ridge Fire Road–Porcupine Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 89 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Porcupine Trail & White Hill Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 10 min of walking

8. Ridgewood Fire Road & Tomahawk Fire Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 35 min of walking

9. Cemetery Fire Road–Crestwood Trail, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 78 min of walking

10. Bon Tempe Lake–Bald Hill Trail, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 46 min of walking

11. Blue Ridge Fire Road 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 92 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Cascade Peak–Blue Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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