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. North Ridge & Town Line 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

2. North Ridge 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 36 min of walking

3. Endless Wire–Eternity, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

4. COMM Fire District Property–Mystic Pond, 11 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 75 min of walking

5. Sandwich Beach–Clutch, 11 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking

6. Spectacle Pond–Triangle Pond, 16 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

7. Telegraph Hill–Spectacle Pond, 10 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 78 min of walking

8. Walker Point Deck–Car Wash, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 34 min of walking

9. Home From The Forest–Jawbones, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

10. Lawrence Pond–The Lookout, 12 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

11. Blackridge–Eternity, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 125 min of walking

12. Sam Nye's Mountain–The Lookout, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking