Sunset hikes near Brookshire, 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. Wiedemann Hill 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 43 min of walking

2. Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Harlan Hill via Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Rifle Range Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

5. Dinosaur Ridge Rocks–Dinosaur Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 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 · 690 ft climb · 67 min of walking

6. Las Trampas Peak–Bollinger Creek Loop Trail, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 15 min of walking

7. Vail Peak–Corduroy Hills Trail, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 136 min of walking

8. Bollinger Creek Loop Trail & Elderberry Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 110 min of walking

9. Cuesta Trail–Ridge View Trail Loop, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 15 min of walking

10. Chamise Trail–Las Trampas Ridge / Calaveras Ridge Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 145 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Bollinger Creek Loop Trail–Las Trampas Ridge & Calaveras Ridge Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 90 min of walking

12. Eagle Peak–Vail Peak Loop, 5 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 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.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint