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. Goldenrod Trail–Ranch Trail, 3 sights 0.1 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

2. MacDonald Trail & Redtail Trail 0.1 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. Soaring Hawk Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 94 min of walking

4. MacDonald Trail & Ranch Trail via Goldenrod Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. Brandon Trail & Redtail Trail 0.7 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

6. Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve–Artemisia Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Bass Cove Trail–Goldenrod Trail, 3 sights 1.6 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

8. Bridle Trail–Canyon Trail, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Mirador Trail via Brandon Trail 2 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

10. Golden Spike Trail–Graham Trail, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Bass Cove Trail–Columbine Trail, 4 sights 2.2 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

12. Bay Area Ridge Viewpoint–Bridle Trail, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 168 min of walking