Sunset hikes near Pittsburg, 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. Black Diamonds to Mt Diablo Regional Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 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.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking

2. Upper Oil Canyon Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 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.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walking

3. Chaparral Loop Trail & Nortonville Trail via Black Diamond Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 54 min of walking

4. Carbondale Trail–Lark Trail, 4 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 48 min of walking

5. Carbondale Trail–Contra Loma Trail, 9 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 85 min of walking

6. Contra Loma Reservoir–East Shore Trail, 7 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 255 min of walking

7. Lougher Loop Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 87 min of walking

8. Clayton Oaks Road & Olympia Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 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.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 86 min of walking

9. Murchio Gap–Prospectors Gap, 6 sights 8 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 167 min of walking

10. Devil's Pulpit–Murchio Gap, 7 sights 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 168 min of walking

11. North Peak–Murchio Gap, 7 sights 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 170 min of walking

12. Eagle Peak Viewpoint–Bruce Lee Road, 4 sights 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 101 min of walking