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. Verna Dunshee Viewpoint–Fern Creek Trail Loop, 5 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Fire Road–Lagunitas Fire Trail, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:59 PM

   1. Be there7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Dark8:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Laurel Dell Falls–Arturo Trail, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 114 min of walking

4. Plank Walk Viewpoint & Miller Trail via Old Railroad Grade Fire Road 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:58 PM

   1. Be there7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Dark8:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Mount Tamalpais East Peak–Verna Dunshee Viewpoint, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:59 PM

   1. Be there7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Dark8:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Mount Tamalpais West Point–Nora Trail, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Bon Tempe Lake–Lake Lagunitas, 7 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Temelpa Viewpoint–Verna Dunshee Viewpoint, 5 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Dawn Falls–Verna Dunshee Viewpoint, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Pilot Knob–Verna Dunshee Viewpoint, 3 summits 1 mi away

    Leave by 7:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:19 PM
    3. Head back8:34 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Bootjack Trail–Old Stage Road, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 7:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:19 PM
    3. Head back8:34 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Indian Fire Trail & Lagunitas Fire Trail via Eldridge Grade Fire Road 1.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:59 PM

    1. Be there7:59 PM
    2. Sunset8:19 PM
    3. Dark8:48 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:48 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead