AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Novato, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Dwarf Oak Trail–Middle Burdell Fire Road, 4 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. 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

  3. El Mirador & Fire Road 6.9 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. Madrone Path via Great Loop Trail 7.5 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

  5. Dixon Ridge Fire Road 7.7 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

  6. Conifer Fire Road & Porcupine Trail via White Hill Fire Road 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 54 min of walking

  7. Cascade Peak–Blue Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  8. Fr Road 9.3 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

  9. Gold Hill Fire Road–Quercus III, 4 sights 9.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Concrete Pipe Road–East Peak Fire Trail, 9 sights 9.5 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. McNears Fire Trail & Quercus IV via Ridge Fire Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 80 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Overlook Point–Pomo Viewpoint, 5 sights 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 54 min of walking

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