Sunset hikes near Pinole, 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. San Francisco Bay Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Pinole Valley Multi-Use Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Morningside Trail & Sobrante Ridge Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 39 min of walking

4. Ridge Viewpoint–Jewel Lake, 12 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Jewel Lake–Clark Boas Trail, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. San Pablo Ridge Viewpoint–Clark Boas Trail, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Belgum Trail & Clark Boas Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Rotary Peace Grove–Clark Boas Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Laurel Canyon Trail–Leonards trail, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 85 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Belgum Trail–Leonards trail, 4 sights 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Franklin Ridge Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

12. Briones Valley Viewpoint–Seaview Viewpoint, 11 sights 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint