Sunset hikes near North Point Public Housing, 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. Presidio Hill–Bay Area Ridge Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Metson Lake–Elk Glen Lake, 3 lakes 5.2 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. Metson Lake & Elk Glen Lake 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

4. Lincoln Park Viewpoint–Eagle's Point Overlook, 4 viewpoints 5.7 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

5. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 39 min of walking

6. Julian Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Alexander Zuckermann Bike Path 6.2 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

8. Alta Trail & Old Springs Trail via Rodeo Valley Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 189 min of walking

9. Hill 88–Marin Headlands Viewpoint, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 118 min of walking

10. Peak 1041 & Morning Sun Trail via Bobcat Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 112 min of walking

11. Tennessee Beach–Morning Sun Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 117 min of walking

12. Morning Sun Trail–Tennessee Valley Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 110 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint