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. El Toro & Open Space Authority trail (under development) 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 72 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Madrone Channel & Madrone Channel Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

3. Madrone Channel & Madrone Channel Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

4. Anderson Reservoir–Rosendin Pond, 4 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 17 min of walking

5. Harvey Bear Trail–Martin Murphy Trail, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 22 min of walking

6. Harvey Bear Trail–Townsprings Trail, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 77 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Merry-Go-Round Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Giant Twins–Giant Twins Trail, 7 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 70 min of walking

9. Miller House–Giant Twins, 9 sights 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Mount Madonna–White deer pen Loop, 8 sights 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:52 PM

    1. Be there7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Dark8:41 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:41 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Rancho San Ysidro Trail & Willow Springs Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 67 min of walking

12. Loop Trail 7 mi away

    Leave by 7:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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