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. Diablo Foothills Regional Park Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 151 min of walking

2. Fossil Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint–Sulphur Creek Pond, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 110 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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

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

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

9. Alhambra Creek Trail–Blue Oak Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 112 min of walking

10. Table Top Viewpoint–Blue Oak Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 181 min of walking

11. Blue Oak Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

12. Haystack Hill–Sulphur Creek Pond, 10 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 179 min of walking