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. Anderson Reservoir–Rosendin Pond, 4 sights 2.9 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

2. El Toro & Open Space Authority trail (under development) 2.9 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

3. Madrone Channel & Madrone Channel Trail 1.9 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

4. Madrone Channel & Madrone Channel Trail 0 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

5. Harvey Bear Trail–Townsprings Trail, 3 sights 3.5 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

6. Calaveras Trail–Campground Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 58 min of walking

7. Coyote Ridge Trail–Mendoza Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Head back8:27 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 20 min of walking

8. Corral Trail & Live Oak Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Middle Ridge–Booze Lake Road, 8 sights 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:52 PM

   1. Be there7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:12 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Rancho San Ysidro Trail & Willow Springs Trail 3.6 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

11. Ponderosa Viewpoint–Ponderosa Trail, 3 sights 7 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 83 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Frog Lake–Flat Frog Trail, 3 sights 7 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:12 PM
    3. Head back8:27 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 79 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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