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. Red Road 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 28 min of walking

2. Bob Pond–Twin Ponds, 7 sights 0.9 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

3. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 9 sights 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

4. Haystack Hill–Bob Pond, 8 sights 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

5. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 11 sights 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. Sulfur Spring–Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail, 5 sights 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. California Riding and Hiking Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 45 min of walking

8. Manzanita Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 44 min of walking

9. Little Yosemite Valley Trail & Sunset Trail via Stage Road 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 43 min of walking

10. Fire Road 7-14 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 45 min of walking

11. Black Point Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 43 min of walking

12. Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Trail, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 42 min of walking