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. Golden Spike Trail–Graham Trail, 4 sights 0.3 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

2. MacDonald Trail & Redtail Trail 0.6 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. MacDonald Trail & Ranch Trail via Goldenrod Trail 1.1 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

4. Fern Trail & Redwood Peak Trail via French Trail 1.4 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

5. 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

6. Eucalyptus Trail–Phillips Loop, 4 sights 1.5 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

7. Bay Area Ridge Viewpoint–Phillips Loop, 4 sights 1.5 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

8. Dunn Trail & Graham Trail 1.7 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. The Grand View–Chaparral Trail, 3 sights 1.7 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

10. Goldenrod Trail–Ranch Trail, 3 sights 1.7 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

11. Graham Viewpoint via Graham Trail 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

12. McDonell Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking