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. American Canyon Trail 0 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

2. Foxgrove Lane–French Hill Trail, 3 sights 1.1 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

3. Cement Hill 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 65 min of walking

4. Chaparral Trail via Mar Det Trail 9.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 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

5. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Beach & Gam Saan Trail via Monroe Ridge Trail 8.9 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

6. Dru Barner Sunset Point & Dru Barner Trail via Balderson Trail 11.6 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

7. Rock Creek Loop 12.2 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

8. Balderson Trail 12.2 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

9. Dru Barner Trail 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

10. Graystone Trail–Roundhill Trail, 3 sights 12.7 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

11. Fourtyniner Trail–Roundhill Trail, 3 sights 12.7 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

12. Mace Mill Road–Rock Creek Loop, 4 sights 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car12:20 AM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 12:20 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 441 min of walking