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. Foxgrove Lane–French Hill Trail, 3 sights 0 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

2. American Canyon Trail 1.5 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

3. Cement Hill 4.7 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. Bald Eagle Road–Balderson Trail, 4 sights 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

5. Balderson Trail 10.2 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

6. Dru Barner Sunset Point & Dru Barner Trail via Balderson Trail 10.2 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

7. Balderson Trail–Depthcharge Loop, 6 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 117 min of walking

8. Chaparral Trail via Mar Det Trail 8.4 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

9. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Beach & Gam Saan Trail via Monroe Ridge Trail 9.4 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

10. Dru Barner Trail 10.9 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

11. Mace Mill Road–Rock Creek Loop, 4 sights 11.3 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

12. Mace Mill Loop Loop 11.3 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