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 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:57 PM

   1. Be there7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:46 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 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 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 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:57 PM

   1. Be there7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Metson Lake & Elk Glen Lake 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

5. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

6. Richardson East & Sundial Road via Rodeo Valley Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 107 min of walking

7. Alta Trail & Old Springs Trail via Rodeo Valley Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 189 min of walking

8. Hill 88–Alta Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Alta Trail–Rodeo Valley Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:57 PM

    1. Be there7:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Dark8:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Julian Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Head back8:32 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:46 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 73 min of walking

12. Presidio of San Francisco Viewpoint–East Beach, 4 beaches 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Head back8:32 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking