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. Hobbs Wall Loop 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Head back8:48 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:04 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 47 min of walking

2. Childs-Hill & Hamilton Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Head back8:48 PM
   4. At your car11:09 PM
   5. Dark9:05 PM

   Back at your car by 11:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 336 min of walking

3. Coastal Trail 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 8:13 PM

   1. Be there8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Dark9:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Crescent Beach & Coastal Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 8:13 PM

   1. Be there8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Dark9:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Wilson Creek Beach & California Coastal Trail 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:13 PM

   1. Be there8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Dark9:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Lagoon Pond–Wilson Creek Beach, 3 beaches 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:13 PM

   1. Be there8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Dark9:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. 16N23 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Head back8:48 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark9:04 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 196 min of walking

8. Klamath River Overlook–Lagoon Pond, 3 sights 7.4 mi away

   Be there by 8:13 PM

   1. Be there8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Dark9:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Lake Earl & Lake Earl Coastal Lagoon Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:34 PM
   3. Head back8:49 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark9:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. SkyTrail Observation Deck–Towering Inferno, 5 sights 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:33 PM
    3. Head back8:48 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark9:04 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Beach Sunset Point–Beach Trail, 3 sights 10.6 mi away

    Be there by 8:14 PM

    1. Be there8:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:34 PM
    3. Dark9:05 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:05 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Dead Lake Trail 10.6 mi away

    Be there by 8:14 PM

    1. Be there8:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:34 PM
    3. Dark9:05 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:05 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead