Sunset hikes near Pleasant Hill, 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. Alhambra Creek Trail–Blue Oak Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 112 min of walking

2. Table Top Viewpoint–Blue Oak Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 181 min of walking

3. Blue Oak Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. June Bulman Grove Overlook & Two Oaks Hill 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Briones Peak–Table Top Viewpoint, 6 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 52 min of walking

6. Buckeye Ranch Trail–Sunrise Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 59 min of walking

7. Fossil Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

8. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 11 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Crescent Ridge Trail & Service Road 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 73 min of walking

10. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 9 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 36 min of walking

11. Costanoan Trail–Flat Top Trail, 3 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 39 min of walking

12. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 9 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint