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. Vista Grande Overlook–Indian Joe Cave Rocks, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Maguire Peaks–Maguire Peak Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 71 min of walking

3. Maguire Peak Trail & Upper Maguire Peaks Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 77 min of walking

4. Cerro Este Overlook–Vista Grande Overlook, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Sandy Wool Lake–Agua Caliente Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Ohlone Wilderness Trail & Welch Creek Road 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Agua Caliente Trail–Laurel Canyon Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Sandy Wool Lake–Agua Caliente Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Laurel Canyon Trail & Ranch Trail via Laurel Loop Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 90 min of walking

10. Grove Trail–Hidden Valley Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Monument Peak Northwest–Sandy Wool Lake, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. McClure Spring–Hidden Valley Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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