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. Hayward Regional Shoreline 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. San Francisco Bay Trail 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Alameda Creek & Shoreline Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Bass Cove Trail–Columbine Trail, 4 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Bass Cove Trail–Goldenrod Trail, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Huck's Trail via Honker Bay Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 115 min of walking

7. Ward Creek Road Trail 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. East Avenue Viewpoint & East Avenue Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

9. East Avenue Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Bayview Viewpoint–Bayview Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Garin Woods Trail–Vista Peak Loop Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

12. Ziele Creek Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking