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. Dolason Prairie Trail–Emerald Ridge Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark9:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 231 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Tall Trees Grove–Dolason Prairie Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 8:12 PM

   1. Be there8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Dark9:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. T500 Road & T710 Road 2 mi away

   Be there by 8:12 PM

   1. Be there8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Dark9:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. 44 Creek Loop 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:12 PM

   1. Be there8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Dark9:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Elam Creek Loop & McArthur Creek Loop Loop 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:12 PM

   1. Be there8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Dark9:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. McArthur Creek Loop Loop 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:12 PM

   1. Be there8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Dark9:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Redwood Creek Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 236 min of walking

8. Olgatree Road 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:31 PM
   3. Head back8:46 PM
   4. At your car11:26 PM
   5. Dark9:02 PM

   Back at your car by 11:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1080 ft climb · 316 min of walking

9. Redwood Creek–Orick Horse Trail, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 124 min of walking

10. Lady Bird Grove & Lady Bird Grove Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark9:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

11. Freshwater Lagoon–Redwood Creek, 4 lakes 7.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:12 PM

    1. Be there8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Dark9:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Lyons Ranch Trail 7.3 mi away

    Be there by 8:11 PM

    1. Be there8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:31 PM
    3. Dark9:02 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:02 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead