Sunset hikes near Reed, 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. Blithedale Ridge Fire Road–Corte Madera Ridge Fire Road, 6 sights 2 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Mayor's Lookout–Blithedale Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Old Springs Trail & Rodeo Avenue Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 113 min of walking

4. Coyote Ridge Viewpoint & County View Trail via Coyote Ridge Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 69 min of walking

5. County View Trail & Middle Green Gulch Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Lake Lagunitas–Blithedale Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1470 ft climb · 197 min of walking

7. Coastal Fire Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 75 min of walking

8. Coyote Ridge Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 76 min of walking

9. Hill 88–Marin Headlands Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 118 min of walking

10. Peak 1041 & Morning Sun Trail via Bobcat Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 112 min of walking

11. Tennessee Beach–Morning Sun Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 117 min of walking

12. Morning Sun Trail–Tennessee Valley Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 110 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint