Sunset hikes near Moraga, 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. Golden Spike Trail–Graham Trail, 4 sights 2.6 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

2. Eucalyptus Trail–Phillips Loop, 4 sights 2.7 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

3. Bay Area Ridge Viewpoint–Phillips Loop, 4 sights 2.7 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

4. Fern Trail & Redwood Peak Trail via French Trail 2.8 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

5. MacDonald Trail & Redtail Trail 2.9 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

6. Quarry Trail & Volcanic Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 107 min of walking

7. Quarry Road–Quarry Trail, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 105 min of walking

8. Round Top Loop Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 107 min of walking

9. Volcanic Peak & Volcanic Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 105 min of walking

10. MacDonald Trail & Ranch Trail via Goldenrod Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

11. Redwood Peak Trail 3.3 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

12. The Grand View–Chaparral Trail, 3 sights 3.3 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