Sunset hikes near Glen Frazer, 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. Orchard Trail–Pine Tree Trail to Orchard Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 51 min of walking

2. Briones Crest Trail–Deer Creek Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 32 min of walking

3. Windmill Trail & Woodrat Trail via Pinole Valley Multi-Use Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. Bay Area Ridge Trail–Big Valley Trail, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 34 min of walking

5. Back Ranch Loop–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Bay Area Ridge Trail–Chorus Frog Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 9 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 36 min of walking

8. Pinole Ridge Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Sindicich Lagoon 1–Sindicich Lagoon 2, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 32 min of walking

10. Costa Peak–Maricich Lagoon, 6 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 143 min of walking

11. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 31 min of walking

12. Edwards Creek Viewpoint–Big Valley Trail, 9 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking