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. Ridge Viewpoint & Badger's Byway Trail via Ridge Trail 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Alder Spring Trail–Badger's Byway Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Borel Hill–Ipiwa Viewpoint, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Alder Spring Trail & Hawk Ridge Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Page Mill Trail & Pony Tracks Fire Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

6. Pony Tracks Fire Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

7. Charquin Trail–Council Circle Trail, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Jeep Trail 3.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. New Ancient Oaks Trail 3.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Cielo Trail 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 87 min of walking

11. Ipiwa Viewpoint–Alpine Pond, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Alpine Pond & Butano View Trail via Ipiwa Trail 3.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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