Sunset hikes near Hercules, 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. San Francisco Bay Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Pinole Valley Multi-Use Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Morningside Trail & Sobrante Ridge Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 39 min of walking

4. Franklin Ridge Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Belgum Trail & Clark Boas Trail 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Rotary Peace Grove–Clark Boas Trail, 4 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Ribeiro Road & Weyraugh Road 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Ridge Viewpoint–Belgum Trail, 5 sights 4.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Viewpoint & Information Boards–Mare Island San Pablo Bay Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. San Pablo Ridge Viewpoint–Belgum Trail, 5 sights 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Belgum Trail–Leonards trail, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Back Ranch Loop–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

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