AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Altamont, ca

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Brushy Peak Loop Trail–Laughlin Loop Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 173 min of walking

  2. Brushy Peak Loop Trail–Laughlin Loop Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 54 min of walking

  3. Black Hills Trail - South & Black Hils Trail - South 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Cowlick Look–Decision Point, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 88 min of walking

  5. Jabba the Hut Rock–Marsh Creek Headwaters Spring, 5 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  6. Arroyo Mocho Trail 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Louise's Shelf Foot Path & Miwok Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 3:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:34 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 380 min of walking

  8. Deciduous Rex–Mount Dad, 7 trees 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Roger Epperson Ridge Overlook–Deciduous Rex, 3 viewpoints 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Lake Boris–Shadow Cliffs Beach, 3 beaches 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 177 min of walking

  11. Shadow Cliffs Lake–Shadow Cliffs Beach, 3 beaches 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  12. Arroyo Mocho Trail & Lilienthal Road 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint