Sunset hikes near Contra Costa Centre, 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. Diablo Foothills Regional Park Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 151 min of walking

2. Fossil Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

3. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 11 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Alhambra Creek Trail–Blue Oak Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 112 min of walking

5. Table Top Viewpoint–Blue Oak Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 181 min of walking

6. Blue Oak Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 30 min of walking

7. Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint–Sulphur Creek Pond, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 110 min of walking

8. Willow Spring Pond–Twin Ponds, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

9. Costanoan Trail–Flat Top Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 39 min of walking

10. Bob Pond–Twin Ponds, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 90 min of walking

11. Haystack Hill–Sulphur Creek Pond, 10 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 179 min of walking

12. Deer Lake–Corral Spring Trail, 8 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 24 min of walking