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. Burma Road–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. 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

5. Pine Pond–Burma Road, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Burma Spring & California Riding and Hiking Trail via Burma Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 146 min of walking

7. Johnny-come-lately Spring & California Riding and Hiking Trail via Burma Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 147 min of walking

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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