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. Summit Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

2. Oak Knoll Trail via Green Ranch Road 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Juniper Viewpoint & Juniper Trail 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Burma Spring–Juniper Viewpoint, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Barbecue Terrace Road 1 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Devil's Pulpit–Murchio Gap, 7 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 168 min of walking

7. Curry Point & Summit Trail via Wall Point Road 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Twin Ponds–TwinPonds, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Holey Rock–Deer Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Maple Spring–Turtle Rock, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Sentinel Rock–Ridge View Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Sulfur Spring–Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead