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. Purisima Creek Trail & Summit Springs Trail via Craig Britton Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 59 min of walking

2. Chapparal Trail & Crystal Springs Trail via Richards Road 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Bay Tree Trail–Campground Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Summit Spring & Skyline Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 77 min of walking

5. Bear Gulch Trail & Sierra Morena Trail via Skyline Trail 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Teague Hill via Skyline Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 81 min of walking

7. Morena Sierra–Methuselah, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Skeggs Point–Methuselah, 3 summits 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Methuselah & Sierra Morena Trail 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. El Corte de Madera Creek Trail & North Leaf Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 26 min of walking

11. Manzanita Trail–North Leaf Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walking

12. Old Cañada Road 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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