Sunset hikes near Calistoga, 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. Overlook Point–Pomo Viewpoint, 5 sights 25.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 54 min of walking

2. City Vista Point & Pomo Viewpoint via Panorama Trail 25.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 45 min of walking

3. Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 3 sights 29.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 97 min of walking

4. Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 7 sights 29.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 93 min of walking

5. Burdell Mountain–Cobblestone Fire Road, 4 sights 30 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 95 min of walking

6. Coyote Peak Road 30 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 73 min of walking

7. Dwarf Oak Trail–Middle Burdell Fire Road, 4 sights 30.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Echo Rock–Umbrella Tree Loop, 5 sights 32.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 64 min of walking

9. Umbrella Tree–Turtle Pond Loop, 6 sights 32.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 62 min of walking

10. Kestrel Trail–Middle Valley Trail, 4 sights 36.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 74 min of walking

11. Marshall Beach Trail 36.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:19 PM

    1. Be there7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Dark8:05 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Heart's Desire Beach–Indian Beach, 3 beaches 37.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 11 min before dark.

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