Sunset hikes near Diablo, 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. Green Valley trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 74 min of walking

2. Artist Point–Holey Rock, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Holey Rock–Deer Trail, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Johnny-come-lately Spring–Pine Pond, 6 sights 1.5 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 · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 9 sights 1.5 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

6. Borges Ranch Trail–Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Bob Pond–Twin Ponds, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 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 — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Haystack Hill–Bob Pond, 8 sights 1.5 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

9. Twin Ponds–TwinPonds, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Willow Spring Pond–Twin Ponds, 8 sights 1.5 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 — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

11. Bob Pond–Twin Ponds, 7 sights 1.5 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

12. Sulfur Spring–Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead