Sunset hikes near Nicasio, 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. Fr Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 77 min of walking

2. Barnabe Mountain Fire Road–Dixon Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 131 min of walking

3. El Mirador & Fire Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 9 min of walking

4. Barnabe Fire Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 42 min of walking

5. Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area & Barnabe Fire Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 106 min of walking

6. Barnabe Mountain–Kent Lake, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Boulder Springs Trail–Caterpillar Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 106 min of walking

8. Kent Lake–Caterpillar Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 33 min of walking

9. Dixon Ridge Fire Road 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Madrone Path via Great Loop Trail 4 mi away

    Be there by 7:17 PM

    1. Be there7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Dark8:04 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Big Rock Trail via Big Rock Ridge Fire Road 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 74 min of walking

12. Big Rock Ridge–Big Rock Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 109 min of walking