Sunset hikes near Vine Hill, 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. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 9 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 36 min of walking

2. Old Briones Viewpoint–Maricich Lagoon, 6 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 65 min of walking

3. Blue Oak Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. Briones Peak–Table Top Viewpoint, 6 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 52 min of walking

5. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 7 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 31 min of walking

6. Buckeye Ranch Trail–Sunrise Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 59 min of walking

7. Sindicich Lagoon 2–Abrigo Valley Trail, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 82 min of walking

8. Table Top Viewpoint–Briones Crest Trail, 9 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 30 min of walking

9. Sindicich Lagoon 1–Black Oak Trail, 6 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. Spengler Trail Loop 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 41 min of walking

11. Briones Crest Trail–Mariposa Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 30 min of walking

12. Costa Peak–Black Oak Trail, 8 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking