AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Cottonwood Trail–Lone Oak Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

  2. Middle Trail 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 50 min of walking

  4. California Riding and Hiking Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 16 min of walking

  6. Iron Horse Trail 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Crystal Ranch Trail–Manzanita Trail, 4 sights 3.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 62 min of walking

  9. Manzanita Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 44 min of walking

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

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  11. Fire Road 7-14 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  12. Black Point Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 43 min of walking