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. 17N41 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 75 min of walking

2. Lake Earl & Lake Earl Coastal Lagoon Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Head back8:48 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark9:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

3. Pala Road via Pasture Road 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Head back8:48 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark9:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

4. Lake Tolowa 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Head back8:48 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark9:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

5. Beach Sunset Point–Beach Trail, 3 sights 11.1 mi away

   Be there by 8:13 PM

   1. Be there8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Dark9:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Forest Route 17N07 11.6 mi away

   Be there by 8:11 PM

   1. Be there8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Dark9:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Dead Lake Trail 12.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:13 PM

   1. Be there8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Dark9:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Forest Route 16N20 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:31 PM
   3. Head back8:46 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

9. Sand Hill Road 12.5 mi away

   Be there by 8:13 PM

   1. Be there8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Dark9:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Dead Lake Trail & Sweetwater Creek Trail 12.5 mi away

    Be there by 8:13 PM

    1. Be there8:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:33 PM
    3. Dark9:04 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:04 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Hobbs Wall Loop 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark9:03 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Crescent Beach & Coastal Trail 13.1 mi away

    Be there by 8:12 PM

    1. Be there8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Dark9:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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