Sunset hikes near Strawberry, 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. Blithedale Ridge Fire Road–Corte Madera Ridge Fire Road, 6 sights 1.7 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

2. Coyote Ridge Viewpoint & County View Trail via Coyote Ridge Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 69 min of walking

3. County View Trail & Middle Green Gulch Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Old Springs Trail & Rodeo Avenue Trail 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 car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 113 min of walking

5. Coastal Fire Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 75 min of walking

6. Coyote Ridge Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 76 min of walking

7. 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

8. Tennessee Beach–Rodeo Beach, 4 beaches 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Richardson East–Scotty's Bluff, 8 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

10. Alta Trail & Old Springs Trail via Rodeo Valley Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 189 min of walking

11. Muir Beach & Coastal Fire Road 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 66 min of walking

12. Miwok Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 67 min of walking