Sunset hikes near Tocaloma, 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. Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area & Barnabe Fire Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 106 min of walking

2. Barnabe Fire Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 42 min of walking

3. Bear Valley Trail–Greenpicker Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 269 min of walking

4. Stewart Sunset Point–Bear Valley Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 198 min of walking

5. Horse Trail–Kule Loklo, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 132 min of walking

6. Mount Wittenberg–Mount Wittenberg Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 130 min of walking

7. Kule Loklo–Horse Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

8. Santa Maria Beach–Sculptured Beach, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 142 min of walking

9. Firtop–Bolema Trail, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 143 min of walking

10. Meadow Trail–Mount Wittenberg Trail, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

11. Barnabe Mountain–Kent Lake, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Dark7:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Bolinas Ridge Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 88 min of walking