Sunset hikes near Tiburon, 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. Hill 88–Marin Headlands Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 118 min of walking

2. Peak 1041 & Morning Sun Trail via Bobcat Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 112 min of walking

3. Tennessee Beach–Morning Sun Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 117 min of walking

4. Morning Sun Trail–Tennessee Valley Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 110 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Richardson East–Scotty's Bluff, 8 sights 3.1 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

6. Alta Trail & Old Springs Trail via Rodeo Valley Trail 3.1 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

7. Old Springs Trail & Rodeo Avenue Trail 3.3 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

8. Mount Caroline Livermore–North Ridge Viewpoint, 3 summits 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 43 min of walking

9. Angel Island State Park Beach & North Ridge Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Ida Viewpoint–Sunset Viewpoint, 7 beaches 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 19 min of walking

11. Sunset Viewpoint–Sand Springs Beach Loop, 5 beaches 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking

12. Morning Sun Trail & Rodeo Avenue Trail via Alta Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 78 min of walking