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. Skirt via Hooter 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Christian Hill–Hooter Loop, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car6:58 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 6:58 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Laurel Canyon–Pallet Loop, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

4. Guardrail & Laurel Canyon 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

5. Wyman Hill–Hooter, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Five Bridges–Prospector, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 52 min of walking

7. Valley Street 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 68 min of walking

8. Five Bridges 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 59 min of walking

9. Arrow–Beach Chair Bluff, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 36 min of walking

10. The Monoliths–Millstone Hill, 7 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car6:59 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

11. Millstone Hill–Coy Pond, 7 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Coy Pond–Beach Chair Bluff, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car6:59 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking