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. Flag Hill–Indian Joe Cave Rocks Loop, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 71 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Vista Grande Overlook–Indian Joe Cave Rocks, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Maguire Peaks–Maguire Peak Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Maguire Peak Trail & Upper Maguire Peaks Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Cerro Este Overlook–Vista Grande Overlook, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Ohlone Wilderness Trail & Ranch Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 8 min of walking

7. Sandy Wool Lake–Agua Caliente Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

8. Ohlone Wilderness Trail & Welch Creek Road 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:53 PM

   1. Be there7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Agua Caliente Trail–Laurel Canyon Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Sandy Wool Lake–Agua Caliente Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Laurel Canyon Trail & Ranch Trail via Laurel Loop Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 8 min of walking

12. Monument Peak Northwest & Monument Peak Road 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

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