Sunset hikes near Hookston, 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. Diablo Foothills Regional Park Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 151 min of walking

2. Willow Spring Pond–Twin Ponds, 9 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 80 min of walking

3. Fossil Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

4. Alhambra Creek Trail–Blue Oak Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 112 min of walking

5. Table Top Viewpoint–Blue Oak Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 181 min of walking

6. Blue Oak Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 30 min of walking

7. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 11 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 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 · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Haystack Hill–Sulphur Creek Pond, 10 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 179 min of walking

9. Deer Lake–Corral Spring Trail, 8 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 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 — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 24 min of walking

10. Sulphur Creek Pond–Deer Lake, 9 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 173 min of walking

11. Cottonwood Trail–Lone Oak Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 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 · 7 min of walking

12. June Bulman Grove Overlook & Two Oaks Hill 2.7 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 walking