AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near San Anselmo, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Pilot Knob–East Peak Fire Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Dawn Falls–Bon Tempe Lake, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 115 min of walking

  3. Verna Dunshee Viewpoint–Bon Tempe Lake, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 107 min of walking

  4. Mayor's Lookout–Blithedale Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 2.7 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

  5. Blithedale Ridge Fire Road–Corte Madera Ridge Fire Road, 6 sights 2.7 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

  6. Bon Tempe Lake–Lake Lagunitas, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Indian Fire Trail & Lagunitas Fire Trail via Eldridge Grade Fire Road 2.8 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

  8. Colier Spring–Lake Lagunitas, 5 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

  9. Laurel Dell Falls–Bon Tempe Lake, 10 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 123 min of walking

  10. Helen Markt Falls–Alpine Lake, 10 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 110 min of walking

  11. Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Fire Road–Lagunitas Fire Trail, 4 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

  12. Mount Tamalpais West Point–Verna Dunshee Viewpoint, 6 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint