Sunset hikes near Carquinez Heights, 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.

7 of 12 spots
  1. Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  3. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 36 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  7. Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Solano Bikeway 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  12. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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