Sunset hikes near Rafael Village, 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. Big Rock Ridge–Big Rock Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 109 min of walking

2. Queenstone Fire Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 56 min of walking

3. Luiz Fire Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 104 min of walking

4. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 130 min of walking

5. Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 7 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 93 min of walking

6. Big Rock Trail via Big Rock Ridge Fire Road 4.8 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

7. Loma Alta Fire Road(N)/Sunrise Fire Road(S)–Oak Manor Fire Road, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 132 min of walking

8. Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 97 min of walking

9. Burdell Mountain–Cobblestone Fire Road, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 95 min of walking

10. Quercus I–Quercus III, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 117 min of walking

11. Quercus I & Quercus IV 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 111 min of walking

12. Gold Hill Fire Road–Quercus III, 4 sights 6.4 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