AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near San Ramon, 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. Harlan Hill via Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail 3 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Wiedemann Hill 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  3. Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Dougherty Valley Ridge Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  5. Las Trampas Peak–Bollinger Creek Loop Trail, 5 sights 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 15 min of walking

  6. Bollinger Creek Loop Trail & Elderberry Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 110 min of walking

  7. Green Valley trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  8. Bollinger Creek Loop Trail–Las Trampas Ridge & Calaveras Ridge Trail, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 90 min of walking

  9. Vail Peak–Bollinger Creek Loop Trail Loop, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 61 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Eagle Peak–Vail Peak Loop, 5 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Artist Point–Holey Rock, 5 sights 5.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Holey Rock–Deer Trail, 4 sights 5.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead