Sunset hikes near Five Points, 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. Liberty Island Road 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 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

2. Levee Road 16.9 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

3. Denverton Slough 18.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Marsh Creek Trail 20.4 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

5. Chaparral Loop Trail & Nortonville Trail via Black Diamond Trail 27.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 54 min of walking

6. Contra Loma Reservoir–East Shore Trail, 7 sights 24.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 255 min of walking

7. Carbondale Trail–Contra Loma Trail, 9 sights 25.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 85 min of walking

8. Carbondale Trail–Lark Trail, 4 sights 26.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 48 min of walking

9. Lougher Loop Trail 27 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 87 min of walking

10. Upper Oil Canyon Trail 27.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walking

11. Black Diamonds to Mt Diablo Regional Trail 29.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking

12. Louise's Shelf Foot Path & Miwok Trail 30.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:34 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 380 min of walking