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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:35 PM
    3. Head back8:50 PM
    4. At your car10:50 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2080 ft climb · 301 min of walking

  2. Monahan Mountain 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:35 PM
    3. Head back8:50 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 181 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car11:52 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 11:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1830 ft climb · 399 min of walking

  4. Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:39 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2420 ft climb · 290 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:44 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 239 min of walking

  6. Forest Road 4110-123 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:11 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 206 min of walking

  7. Forest Road 4110-127 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:35 PM
    3. Head back8:50 PM
    4. At your car10:28 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 238 min of walking

  8. 4934-127 & 4934-240 8.2 mi away

    Be there by 8:16 PM

    1. Be there8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Dark9:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  10. Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  11. Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 89 min of walking

  12. Pacific Crest Trail 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking