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. Eagle Rock 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 52 min of walking

2. Eagle Rock Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 55 min of walking

3. Penstock Truck Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Buzzards Roost–Little Basin Reservoir (closed), 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 53 min of walking

5. Little Basin Reservoir (closed)–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 26 min of walking

6. Blooms Creek Trail–Pig Ridge Cutoff, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 25 min of walking

7. Sempervirens Falls–East Ridge Road, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 85 min of walking

8. North Pine 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 45 min of walking

9. East Ridge Road–Eastridge Connector Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Vallco Fashion Park Redwood Grove–East Ridge Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 87 min of walking

11. Bulls Spring–Vallco Fashion Park Redwood Grove, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 57 min of walking

12. East Ridge Trail–Eastridge Connector Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 38 min of walking

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