Sunset hikes near Newark, 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. Newark Slough Learning Center & Newark Slough Trail 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Red Hill Trail via Apay Way 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Bayview Viewpoint–Bayview Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Soaproot Viewpoint & Bayview Trail 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Meadowlark Trail & Soaproot Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 87 min of walking

6. Bayview Trail & Red Hill Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 52 min of walking

7. Alameda Creek–Chochenyo Trail, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

8. Tuibun Trail via Chochenyo Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Horseshoe Lake–Rainbow Lake, 7 lakes 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. No Name Trail & Shoreline Trail 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

11. Gossip Rock–Meyers Dry Creek Garden, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Meyers Dry Creek Garden–F.D. 143, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead