Sunset hikes near Fairfax, 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. Cascade Peak–Blue Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walking

2. East Peak Fire Trail–Eldridge Grade Fire Road, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Bon Tempe Lake–Lake Lagunitas, 7 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Pilot Knob–East Peak Fire Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Conifer Fire Road & Porcupine Trail via White Hill Fire Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 54 min of walking

6. Colier Spring–Lake Lagunitas, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Lake Lagunitas–Arturo Trail, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Indan Fire Road–Indian Fire Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Arturo Trail & Rocky Ridge Fire Road via Lagunitas-Rock Spring Fire Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Queenstone Fire Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 56 min of walking

11. Little Carson Falls–Carson Falls Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 48 min of walking

12. Lily Gulch Trail & Oat Hill Fire Road 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 51 min of walking

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