AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Chapman, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Blithedale Ridge Fire Road–Corte Madera Ridge Fire Road, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Mayor's Lookout–Blithedale Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Lake Lagunitas–Blithedale Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1470 ft climb · 197 min of walking

  4. East Peak Fire Trail–Filter Plant Road, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 190 min of walking

  5. Mount Tamalpais West Point–Verna Dunshee Viewpoint, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  6. Laurel Dell Falls–Arturo Trail, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 151 min of walking

  7. Dawn Falls–Bon Tempe Lake, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 115 min of walking

  8. Coyote Ridge Viewpoint & Rhubarb Trail via Miwok Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 163 min of walking

  9. Temelpa Viewpoint & Temelpa Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 118 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Verna Dunshee Viewpoint–Blithedale Ridge Fire Road, 8 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2190 ft climb · 233 min of walking

  11. Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Fire Road–Lagunitas Fire Trail, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Coastal Fire Road 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 75 min of walking