Sunset hikes near Woodacre, 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. Madrone Path via Great Loop Trail 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Conifer Fire Road & Porcupine Trail via White Hill Fire Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 54 min of walking

3. Dixon Ridge Fire Road 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Cascade Peak–Blue Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walking

5. Barnabe Mountain Fire Road–Dixon Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 131 min of walking

6. Blue Ridge Fire Road 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 96 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Cascade Fire Road / Repack 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 157 min of walking

8. Loma Alta Fire Road(N)/Sunrise Fire Road(S)–Oak Manor Fire Road, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 132 min of walking

9. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 130 min of walking

10. Kent Lake–Oat Hill Fire Road, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 143 min of walking

11. Pine Mountain Fire Road 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 138 min of walking

12. El Mirador & Fire Road 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 9 min of walking