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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 81 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Pacific Crest Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 84 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 218 min of walking

  4. Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Forest Road 5250 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 120 min of walking

  12. Forest Road 4110-127 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

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

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 249 min of walking