Sunset hikes near Cowell, 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. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

2. Manzanita Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. California Riding and Hiking Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 50 min of walking

4. Diablo Foothills Regional Park Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 83 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Fire Road 7-14 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Little Yosemite Valley Trail & Sunset Trail via Stage Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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

7. Black Point Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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

8. Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 47 min of walking

9. Red Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 29 min of walking

10. Middle Trail & Thorn Alley 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Cottonwood Trail–Lone Oak Trail, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

12. June Bulman Grove Overlook & Two Oaks Hill 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

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