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. Aquila Trail & Sunol Ridge Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 110 min of walking

2. Sunol Peak & Sunol Ridge Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 116 min of walking

3. Tehan Falls–Back 9, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 194 min of walking

4. Back 9 & Turtle Pond Trail via Sinbad Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 144 min of walking

5. Back 9–Equestrian Trail, 7 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car10:56 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 453 min of walking

6. Mission Reservoir–Dry Creek Trail, 5 sights 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Panorama Trail 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Mission Reservoir–Dry Creek Trail, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Sabercat Creek Trail 5 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Maguire Peaks–Maguire Peak Trail, 4 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 71 min of walking

11. Cook Canyon Trail–Cowing Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 95 min of walking

12. Laurel Canyon Trail & Ranch Trail via Laurel Loop Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 90 min of walking