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 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 57 min of walking

2. Country Woods Trail (dead end)–Fourtyniner Trail, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 167 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

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

   Be there by 6:44 PM

   1. Be there6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 69 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

7. American Canyon Trail 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. El Dorado Trail 8.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:43 PM

   1. Be there6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Dark7:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. American Canyon Trail–Dead Truck Trail, 3 sights 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

10. Finnon Lake & Finnon Recreation Area Beach via Claim Street 9.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:43 PM

    1. Be there6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Dark7:30 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Rock Creek Loop 9.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:43 PM

    1. Be there6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Dark7:30 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Dutch Canyon Road & Ridge Route 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking