Sunset hikes near Hartley, 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. Denverton Slough 13.5 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

2. Liberty Island Road 19.1 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

3. Lynch Road 20.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 120 min of walking

4. Reservoir Viewpoint & Tower Trail via Lynch Road 20.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 121 min of walking

5. Kestrel Trail–Middle Valley Trail, 4 sights 21.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 74 min of walking

6. Hiddenbrooke Connector Trail & Saint John's Mine Road 24.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 63 min of walking

7. Hiddenbrooke Connector Trail & Hiddenbrooke Trail 24.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 48 min of walking

8. Sulphur Springs Mountain via Hiddenbrooke Trail 24.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 50 min of walking

9. Solano Bikeway 25.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 45 min of walking

10. Blue Rock Springs Trail 25.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

11. Saint John's Mine Road 24.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 66 min of walking

12. Blue Rock Springs Cycleway 27.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint