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. Triangle Pass via Grassy Knoll Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Puppy Dog viewpoint & Dog-Augspurger Tie Trail via Augspurger Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 182 min of walking

3. Dog Mountain–Dog Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 181 min of walking

4. Forest Road 6800-530 via Forest Road 6800-511 2 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Cold Spring–Alway Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 28 min of walking

6. Grassy Knoll 2 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Augspurger Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 169 min of walking

8. Augspurger Mountain–Puppy Dog viewpoint, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 112 min of walking

9. Forest Road 018 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Wind Mountain & Wind Mountain Trail 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 92 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Cedar Creek Trail (149A) via Pacific Crest Trail 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 17 min of walking

12. Gobblers Knob & Cedar Creek Trail (149A) via Pacific Crest Trail 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 16 min of walking