Sunset hikes near Pierce, 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. Sulphur Springs Mountain via Hiddenbrooke Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 50 min of walking

2. Hiddenbrooke Connector Trail & Hiddenbrooke Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 48 min of walking

3. Blue Rock Springs Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Hiddenbrooke Connector Trail & Saint John's Mine Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 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 · 460 ft climb · 63 min of walking

5. Lynch Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 75 min of walking

6. Kestrel Trail–Middle Valley Trail, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 74 min of walking

7. Reservoir Viewpoint & Tower Trail via Lynch Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 73 min of walking

8. Saint John's Mine Road 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 66 min of walking

9. Solano Bikeway 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 45 min of walking

10. Edwards Creek Viewpoint–Big Valley Trail, 9 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

11. Crockett Ranch Trail–Edwards Loop Trail, 4 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Bay Area Ridge Trail–Chorus Frog Trail, 4 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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