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. Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 90 min of walking

2. Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 86 min of walking

3. Burdell Mountain–Cobblestone Fire Road, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 100 min of walking

4. Big Rock Trail via Big Rock Ridge Fire Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 77 min of walking

5. Big Rock Ridge–Big Rock Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 2.9 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. Indian Tree Fire Road & Ship's Mast Trail via Big Trees Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 108 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Dwarf Oak Trail–Middle Burdell Fire Road, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 77 min of walking

8. Luiz Fire Road 4.8 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

9. Luiz Fire Road & Queenstone Fire Road 4.8 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

10. Madrone Path via Great Loop Trail 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:58 PM

    1. Be there7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Dark8:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Dixon Ridge Fire Road 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:58 PM

    1. Be there7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Dark8:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Fr Road 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint