Sunset hikes near San Leandro, 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. Bass Cove Trail–Goldenrod Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 18 min of walking

2. Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve–Bass Cove Trail, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 50 min of walking

3. Elmhurst Creek–San Francisco Bay Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. San Francisco Bay Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Columbine Trail–Lost Ridge Trail Loop, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Mirador Trail via Brandon Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Huck's Trail via Honker Bay Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 115 min of walking

8. MacDonald Trail & Ranch Trail via Goldenrod Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

9. Quail Trail via Towhee Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Brandon Trail–Cascade Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Arrowhead Marsh Viewpoint–San Leandro Creek Trail West Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. San Leandro Creek Trail West via Arrowhead Marsh Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint