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. Crescent Beach & California Coastal Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Head back8:48 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:04 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

2. Coastal Trail 3.8 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

3. Beach Sunset Point–Beach Trail, 3 sights 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

4. Dead Lake 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

5. Lake Earl–Beach Sunset Point, 3 sights 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. Dead Lake Trail & Sweetwater Creek Trail 4.4 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

7. Sand Hill Road 4.6 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

8. Hobbs Wall Loop 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Childs-Hill & Hamilton Road 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Lake Tolowa 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:33 PM
    3. Head back8:48 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark9:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Wilson Creek Beach & California Coastal Trail 8.4 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. Pala Road via Pasture Road 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 8:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:33 PM
    3. Head back8:48 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark9:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking