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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Lake Tolowa 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  2. Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  4. Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Sand Hill Road 4.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Dead Lake Trail 4.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 94 min of walking

  10. Coastal Trail 11.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:58 PM

    1. Be there6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Craigs Creek Trail 11.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 117 min of walking

  12. Leave by 3:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car9:59 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1870 ft climb · 347 min of walking