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. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Beach & Gam Saan Trail via Monroe Ridge Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 51 min of walking

2. Fourtyniner Trail–Roundhill Trail, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Graystone Trail–Roundhill Trail, 3 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 68 min of walking

4. Country Woods Trail (dead end) via Snowy River Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Indian Creek Reservoir & Indian Creek Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Caswell Sunset Point & Barney Creek Road 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 62 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. El Dorado Trail 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 64 min of walking

8. American Canyon Trail 8 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Foxgrove Lane–French Hill Trail, 3 sights 9.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:53 PM

   1. Be there7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Finnon Lake–Finnon Recreation Area Beach, 3 beaches 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

11. Rock Creek Loop 9.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:52 PM

    1. Be there7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Dark8:42 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint