Sunset hikes near Waldon, 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. Fossil Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

2. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 11 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Willow Spring Pond–Twin Ponds, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Costanoan Trail–Flat Top Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 39 min of walking

5. Bob Pond–Twin Ponds, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 90 min of walking

6. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Blue Oak Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 3.3 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

8. Deer Lake–Corral Spring Trail, 8 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 24 min of walking

9. June Bulman Grove Overlook & Two Oaks Hill 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Sugarloaf Hill Benchmark–Franco Ridge Loop Trail, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Sugarloaf Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

12. Briones Peak–Table Top Viewpoint, 6 sights 4.1 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

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