Sunset hikes near Little Italy, 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. Presidio Hill–Bay Area Ridge Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Metson Lake–Elk Glen Lake, 3 lakes 5.3 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

3. Metson Lake & Elk Glen Lake 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 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 — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

4. Lincoln Park Viewpoint–Eagle's Point Overlook, 4 viewpoints 5.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Alexander Zuckermann Bike Path 6 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 51 min of walking

7. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 39 min of walking

8. Julian Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Alta Trail & Old Springs Trail via Rodeo Valley Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 189 min of walking

10. Hill 88–Marin Headlands Viewpoint, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 118 min of walking

11. Peak 1041 & Morning Sun Trail via Bobcat Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 112 min of walking

12. Tennessee Beach–Morning Sun Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 117 min of walking