Sunset hikes near Chinatown, 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. Presidio Hill–Bay Area Ridge Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 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 · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Metson Lake–Elk Glen Lake, 3 lakes 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Metson Lake & Elk Glen Lake 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

4. Alexander Zuckermann Bike Path 6 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Lincoln Park Viewpoint–Eagle's Point Overlook, 4 viewpoints 6 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Julian Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

9. Bog Trail & Saddle Loop Trail Loop 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Mount Caroline Livermore–North Ridge Viewpoint, 3 summits 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Ida Viewpoint–Sunset Viewpoint, 7 beaches 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 19 min of walking

12. Sunset Viewpoint–Sand Springs Beach Loop, 5 beaches 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking