Sunset hikes near Concord, 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. Middle Trail & Thorn Alley 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 63 min of walking

2. California Riding and Hiking Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Thorn Alley & West quarry path via Ohlone Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 98 min of walking

4. Cottonwood Trail–Lone Oak Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

5. June Bulman Grove Overlook & Two Oaks Hill 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Burma Road–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 222 min of walking

7. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 30 min of walking

8. Manzanita Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 48 min of walking

9. Little Yosemite Valley Trail & Sunset Trail via Stage Road 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 48 min of walking

10. Fire Road 7-14 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 50 min of walking

11. Black Point Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 48 min of walking

12. Pine Pond–Burma Road, 4 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 147 min of walking