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. Old Cañada Road 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Crystal Springs Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Dusky-footed Woodrat Viewpoint–Dick Bishop Trail, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Canyon Creek Trail–Chaparral Trail Loop, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Chapparal Trail & Crystal Springs Trail via Richards Road 3.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Chris Macintosh Trail & Whittemore Gulch Trail 4.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Chris Macintosh Trail & Harkins Ridge Trail 4.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Chris Macintosh Trail–North Ridge Trail, 3 sights 4.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Purisima Creek Trail & Summit Springs Trail via Craig Britton Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Summit Spring & Skyline Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Bear Gulch Trail & Sierra Morena Trail via Skyline Trail 5.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Teague Hill via Skyline Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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