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. Sentinel Rock–Curry Point, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 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. Artist Point–Holey Rock, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walking

3. Willow Spring Pond–Twin Ponds, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Holey Rock–Deer Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 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. Fossil Hill–Willow Spring Pond, 10 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

6. Pine Pond–Dusty Road, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

7. Diablo Foothills Regional Park Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

8. Johnny-come-lately Spring–Pine Pond, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

9. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 9 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

10. Bob Pond–Twin Ponds, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 69 min of walking

11. Haystack Hill–Bob Pond, 8 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

12. Sulfur Spring–Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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