Sunset hikes near Newlove, 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. Levee Road 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Marsh Creek Trail 4.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Contra Loma Reservoir–East Shore Trail, 7 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 255 min of walking

4. Carbondale Trail–Contra Loma Trail, 9 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 85 min of walking

5. Carbondale Trail–Lark Trail, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 48 min of walking

6. Upper Oil Canyon Trail 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walking

7. Louise's Shelf Foot Path & Miwok Trail 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 380 min of walking

8. Black Diamonds to Mt Diablo Regional Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking

9. Chaparral Loop Trail & Nortonville Trail via Black Diamond Trail 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 54 min of walking

10. Jabba the Hut Rock–The Shade Tree, 7 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1790 ft climb · 318 min of walking

11. The Shade Tree–Marsh Creek Headwaters Spring, 7 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 316 min of walking

12. Cowlick Look–Decision Point, 3 viewpoints 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 319 min of walking