Sunset hikes near Lafayette, 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. Abrigo Valley Trail–Black Oak Trail, 7 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 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 · 560 ft climb · 53 min of walking

2. Lafayette Ridge Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

3. Buckeye Ranch Trail–Sunrise Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 59 min of walking

4. Mariposa Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 29 min of walking

5. Briones Crest Trail–Mariposa Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 30 min of walking

6. Blue Oak Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

7. Table Top Viewpoint–Briones Crest Trail, 9 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 30 min of walking

8. Costa Peak–Black Oak Trail, 8 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. Crescent Ridge Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

10. Sindicich Lagoon 1–Black Oak Trail, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

11. Crescent Ridge Trail & Service Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 73 min of walking

12. Spengler Trail Loop 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 41 min of walking