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.
This week’s evenings
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Lake Tolowa 0 mi away
Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Pala Road via Pasture Road 1.5 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
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Lake Earl–Beach Sunset Point, 5 sights 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car7:37 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Beach Sunset Point–Beach Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away
Be there by 6:59 PM
- Be there6:59 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Dead Lake Trail & Sweetwater Creek Trail 4.1 mi away
Be there by 6:59 PM
- Be there6:59 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Sand Hill Road 4.1 mi away
Be there by 6:59 PM
- Be there6:59 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Dead Lake Trail 4.4 mi away
Be there by 6:59 PM
- Be there6:59 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Crescent Beach & California Coastal Trail 8.1 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking
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Leave by 6:07 PM
- Leave trailhead6:07 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car8:15 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Coastal Trail 11.7 mi away
Be there by 6:58 PM
- Be there6:58 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Craigs Creek Trail 11.8 mi away
Leave by 5:59 PM
- Leave trailhead5:59 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car8:30 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Childs-Hill & Hamilton Road 11.9 mi away
Leave by 3:37 PM
- Leave trailhead3:37 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car9:59 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
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