Sunset hikes near Little Reed Heights, 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. Old Springs Trail & Rodeo Avenue Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 113 min of walking

2. Hill 88–Marin Headlands Viewpoint, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

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

3. Peak 1041 & Morning Sun Trail via Bobcat Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

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

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

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Richardson East–Scotty's Bluff, 8 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 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 · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

6. Alta Trail & Old Springs Trail via Rodeo Valley Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Blithedale Ridge Fire Road–Corte Madera Ridge Fire Road, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Coyote Ridge Viewpoint & Rhubarb Trail via Miwok Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 163 min of walking

9. Tennessee Beach–Rodeo Beach, 4 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Hawk Camp Trail & Miwok Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 94 min of walking

11. Morning Sun Trail & Rodeo Avenue Trail via Alta Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 78 min of walking

12. Alta Trail & Hawk Camp Trail via Bobcat Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint