Sunset hikes near Rutherford, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Kestrel Trail–Middle Valley Trail, 4 sights 23.5 mi away
Leave by 6:33 PM
- Leave trailhead6:33 PM
- Sunset7:36 PM
- Head back7:51 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 74 min of walking
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Leave by 5:53 PM
- Leave trailhead5:53 PM
- Sunset7:37 PM
- Head back7:52 PM
- At your car8:47 PM
- Dark8:04 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 139 min of walking
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Overlook Point–Pomo Viewpoint, 5 sights 23 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:38 PM
- Head back7:53 PM
- At your car8:18 PM
- Dark8:04 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 54 min of walking
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City Vista Point & Pomo Viewpoint via Panorama Trail 23.3 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:38 PM
- Head back7:53 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark8:04 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 45 min of walking
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Reservoir Viewpoint & Tower Trail via Lynch Road 24.2 mi away
Leave by 6:33 PM
- Leave trailhead6:33 PM
- Sunset7:36 PM
- Head back7:51 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 73 min of walking
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Lynch Road 24.6 mi away
Leave by 6:33 PM
- Leave trailhead6:33 PM
- Sunset7:36 PM
- Head back7:51 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 75 min of walking
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Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 3 sights 24.9 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset7:37 PM
- Head back7:52 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:04 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 7 sights 24.9 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset7:37 PM
- Head back7:52 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:04 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Solano Bikeway 25.3 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:36 PM
- Head back7:51 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark8:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 45 min of walking
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Leave by 7:01 PM
- Leave trailhead7:01 PM
- Sunset7:36 PM
- Head back7:51 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark8:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking
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Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:36 PM
- Head back7:51 PM
- At your car8:15 PM
- Dark8:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 63 min of walking
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Hiddenbrooke Connector Trail & Hiddenbrooke Trail 25.7 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:36 PM
- Head back7:51 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark8:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 48 min of walking