Sunset hikes

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. Slate Creek Trail & Summit Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 218 min of walking

2. Coyote Ridge Trail–Iverson Trail, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Coyote Ridge Trail–Iverson Trail, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 99 min of walking

4. Basin Trail & Portola Trail via Butano Ridge Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1470 ft climb · 172 min of walking

5. Horseshoe Lake–Chestnut Trail, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 119 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Long Ridge Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 122 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Bodhidharma Cave & Sorich Road via Old Page Mill Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 246 min of walking

8. Grizzly Flat Trail North–Grizzly Flat Trail South, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 244 min of walking

9. Horseshoe Viewpoint–Horseshoe Lake, 6 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 75 min of walking

10. Grizzly Flat Trail North–Grizzly Flat Trail South, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Diablo Way–Grizzly Flat Trail North, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Two Moon Lake & Ward Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint