Sunset hikes near San Pablo, 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 Pablo Ridge Viewpoint–Belgum Trail, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Ridge Viewpoint–Belgum Trail, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Belgum Trail & Clark Boas Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Belgum Trail–Laurel Canyon Trail, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 85 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Belgum Trail–Leonards trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Jewel Lake–Clark Boas Trail, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Rotary Peace Grove–Clark Boas Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Pinole Point–Owl Pond, 6 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 75 min of walking

9. Owl Pond–Bay View Trail, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 75 min of walking

10. Packhouse Trail via Giant Station Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Bay View Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

12. Bay Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint