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. Forest Road 62 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 92 min of walking

2. 6500-030 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Gobblers Knob & Cedar Creek Trail (149A) via Pacific Crest Trail 4.2 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

4. Forest Road 025 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Pacific Crest Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1930 ft climb · 280 min of walking

6. Forest Road 026 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking

7. Soda Peaks Lake Trail #133–Trapper Creek Trail #192.1, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. CG-2030–Lookout Mountain Road, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car11:19 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 443 min of walking

9. Grassy Knoll–Cold Spring, 4 sights 7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 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 · 190 ft climb · 18 min of walking

10. Cold Spring–Alway Trail, 3 sights 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 28 min of walking

11. Soda Peaks Lake Trail #133 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Stevenson Ridge Trail 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 223 min of walking