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. Lincoln Park Viewpoint–Eagle's Point Overlook, 4 viewpoints 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:58 PM

   1. Be there7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Dark8:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Eagle's Point Overlook & Lands End Trail Eagles Point, 916 El Camino Del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 53 min of walking

3. Metson Lake–Elk Glen Lake, 3 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:58 PM

   1. Be there7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Dark8:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Metson Lake & Elk Glen Lake 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

5. Lower Great Highway Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:58 PM

   1. Be there7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Dark8:47 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Sunset Dunes Art Exhibition & Lower Great Highway Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Marin Headlands Beach & Coastal Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 40 min of walking

9. Hill 88–Alta Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 212 min of walking

10. Alta Trail–Rodeo Valley Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 113 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Alta Trail–Rodeo Avenue Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 67 min of walking

12. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 3 mi away

    Be there by 7:58 PM

    1. Be there7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Dark8:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead