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. Valley Street 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 57 min of walking

2. Guardrail & Laurel Canyon 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 23 min of walking

3. Five Bridges 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 48 min of walking

4. Five Bridges–Prospector, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Chebacco Lake–Coy Pond, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 66 min of walking

6. Millstone Hill–Coy Pond, 8 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 64 min of walking

7. The Monoliths–Millstone Hill, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 87 min of walking

8. Beach Chair Bluff–Pulpit Rock, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 61 min of walking

9. Beach Chair Bluff & Shiftlever 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 62 min of walking

10. Coy Pond–Beach Chair Bluff, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 58 min of walking

11. Gravelly Pond–Coy Pond, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 59 min of walking

12. Christian Hill–Hooter Loop, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 13 min before dark.

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