Sunset hikes near Mill Valley, ma

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. Mount Holyoke–Summit House, 13 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car11:05 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 11:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 338 min of walking

2. Robert Frost Trail (Orange) 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 14 min of walking

3. Robert Frost Sunset Point–Junkyard Dog, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 166 min of walking

4. Flat Hills–Robert Frost Sunset Point, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 161 min of walking

5. Orchard Hill Mtb Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 53 min of walking

6. NET/M&M/RFT Trail (white/blue/orange) 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:47 PM

   1. Be there7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Horse Caves–NET/M&M Trail (white), 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:47 PM

   1. Be there7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Harkness Conservation Area & Well-Away Farm Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 101 min of walking

9. Access Trail–Far Side, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. Devils Garden–Access Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

11. Puffers Pond South Beach 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Hunter Trail–Tessman Loop, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:47 PM

    1. Be there7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead