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. Richardson East–Scotty's Bluff, 8 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Alta Trail & Old Springs Trail via Rodeo Valley Trail 0.2 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

3. Old Springs Trail & Rodeo Avenue Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 113 min of walking

4. Tennessee Beach–Rodeo Beach, 4 beaches 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 64 min of walking

5. Haypress Camp Trail–Miwok Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 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 · 620 ft climb · 101 min of walking

6. Peak 1041–Scotty's Bluff, 6 beaches 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 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 — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 2.1 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

8. Marin Headlands Beach & Coastal Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Rodeo Beach–Batteries Loop Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

10. Hill 88–Marin Headlands Viewpoint, 7 beaches 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Head back8:32 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Muir Beach–Coastal Fire Road, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Head back8:32 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark8:46 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 116 min of walking

12. Muir Beach–Middle Green Gulch Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Head back8:32 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:46 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 75 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint