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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  2. Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  3. Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

  6. Coastal Fire Road 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 75 min of walking

  7. Coyote Ridge Trail 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 66 min of walking

  9. Miwok Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 67 min of walking

  10. Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint