Sunset hikes near Bancroft, 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.

1. Diablo Foothills Regional Park Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 151 min of walking

2. Fossil Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

3. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 11 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint–Sulphur Creek Pond, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 110 min of walking

5. Costanoan Trail–Flat Top Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 39 min of walking

6. Bob Pond–Twin Ponds, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 90 min of walking

7. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Willow Spring Pond–Twin Ponds, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

9. Manzanita Trail–Paraiso Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 48 min of walking

10. Haystack Hill–Sulphur Creek Pond, 10 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 179 min of walking

11. Thorn Alley & West quarry path via Ohlone Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 98 min of walking

12. Deer Lake–Corral Spring Trail, 8 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 24 min of walking