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. Oljon Trail–Sierra Morena Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking

2. Bear Gulch Trail & Oljon Trail via Skyline Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Skeggs Point–Methuselah, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Methuselah & Sierra Morena Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Blue Blossom Trail & Lawrence Creek Trail 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Morena Sierra–Skeggs Point, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Resolution Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 65 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Resolution Viewpoint–El Corte de Madera Creek Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Cielo Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. South Leaf Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 16 min of walking

11. Chapparal Trail & Crystal Springs Trail via Richards Road 2.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Bay Tree Trail–Campground Trail, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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