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 1.5 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 1.5 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. Back 9 & Turtle Pond Trail via Sinbad Creek Trail 2.8 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

4. Tehan Falls–Back 9, 4 sights 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

5. Back 9–Equestrian Trail, 7 sights 0 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. Cook Canyon Trail–Cowing Trail, 3 sights 4.6 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

7. Maguire Peaks–Maguire Peak Trail, 4 sights 5.5 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

8. Mission Reservoir–Dry Creek Trail, 5 sights 5.6 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. Panorama Trail 5.6 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

10. Mission Reservoir–Dry Creek Trail, 3 sights 5.8 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

11. Tolman Peak Trail 6.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Newt Pond Trail–Tolman Peak Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint