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. Forest Route 16N20 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

2. Forest Route 16N21 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walking

3. Forest Route 17N07 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. 17N41 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Hobbs Wall Loop 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 47 min of walking

6. Muzzleloader Road Spur C & Muzzleloader Road 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

7. Ship Mountain Road Spur S 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 57 min of walking

8. Crescent Beach & Coastal Trail 10.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Coastal Trail 10.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:58 PM

   1. Be there6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Wilson Creek Beach & California Coastal Trail 10.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Goose Creek Road Loop 11.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:58 PM

    1. Be there6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. SkyTrail Observation Deck–Towering Inferno, 5 sights 12 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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