Sunset hikes near Belvedere, 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. Hill 88–Marin Headlands Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 118 min of walking

2. Peak 1041 & Morning Sun Trail via Bobcat Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 112 min of walking

3. Tennessee Beach–Morning Sun Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 117 min of walking

4. Morning Sun Trail–Tennessee Valley Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 110 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Richardson East–Scotty's Bluff, 8 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

6. Alta Trail & Old Springs Trail via Rodeo Valley Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 189 min of walking

7. Old Springs Trail & Rodeo Avenue Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 113 min of walking

8. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 51 min of walking

9. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 39 min of walking

10. Julian Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Mount Caroline Livermore–North Ridge Viewpoint, 3 summits 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 43 min of walking

12. Angel Island State Park Beach & North Ridge Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint