Sunset hikes near Ridgemark, 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 Juan Highway & Y Road 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 85 min of walking

2. San Juan Highway 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Atherton Peak & Vanoni Road 18.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 68 min of walking

4. Mount Pajaro 18.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 70 min of walking

5. Vanoni Road 20 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Mendoza Trail–Rancho La Polka Trail, 3 sights 20.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Coyote Ridge Trail–Mendoza Trail, 3 sights 20.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 20 min of walking

8. Whitehurst Road 19.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 92 min of walking

9. Castro Valley Road 19.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 92 min of walking

10. Calaveras Trail–Campground Trail, 3 sights 21.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 58 min of walking

11. Thompsons Grove via Whitehurst Road 22.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 224 min of walking

12. Harvey Bear Trail–Townsprings Trail, 3 sights 24 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 127 min of walking