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. Pala Road via Pasture Road 0 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

2. Lake Tolowa 3.9 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

3. Lake Earl–Beach Sunset Point, 5 sights 6.2 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Beach Sunset Point–Beach Trail, 3 sights 6.3 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

5. Dead Lake Trail & Sweetwater Creek Trail 8 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. Sand Hill Road 8 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

7. Dead Lake Trail 8.2 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. Crescent Beach & California Coastal Trail 11.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Head back8:48 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:04 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

9. Coastal Trail 14.4 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

10. 17N41 15.1 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

11. Hobbs Wall Loop 15.1 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. Wilson Creek Beach & California Coastal Trail 19 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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