Sunset hikes near Fort Winfield Scott, 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. Presidio Hill–Bay Area Ridge Viewpoint, 3 summits 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

2. Lincoln Park Viewpoint–Eagle's Point Overlook, 4 viewpoints 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Metson Lake–Elk Glen Lake, 3 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Metson Lake & Elk Glen Lake 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

5. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 39 min of walking

6. Julian Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 39 min of walking

8. Richardson East & Sundial Road via Rodeo Valley Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 107 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Alta Trail & Old Springs Trail via Rodeo Valley Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 189 min of walking

10. Hill 88–Alta Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 212 min of walking

11. Alta Trail–Rodeo Valley Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 113 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Marin Headlands Beach & Coastal Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint