Sunset hikes near Marconi, 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. Heart's Desire Beach–Indian Beach, 3 beaches 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

2. Shell Beach–Tomales Bay State Park Beach, 4 beaches 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

3. Marshall Beach Trail 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bucklin Trail & Perth Fire Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 97 min of walking

5. Umbrella Tree–Turtle Pond Loop, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 62 min of walking

6. Echo Rock–Umbrella Tree, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 71 min of walking

7. Bucklin Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Coyote Peak Road 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 73 min of walking

9. Point Reyes Hill–Bayview Trail, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Inverness Ridge Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

11. Muddy Hollow Road 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Bayview Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint