Sunset hikes near Eastmont, 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. McDonell Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

2. Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve–Artemisia Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Dunn Trail & Graham Trail 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. MacDonald Trail & Ranch Trail via Goldenrod Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. Golden Spike Trail–Graham Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. MacDonald Trail & Redtail Trail 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Goldenrod Trail–Ranch Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Brandon Trail–Escondido Trail, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Redwood Peak–Big Trees Trail, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Arrowhead Marsh Viewpoint–San Leandro Creek Trail West Viewpoint, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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

11. Graham Viewpoint via Graham Trail 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. The Grand View–Chaparral Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead