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. Ridge Trail 0 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

2. Firtop–Olema Valley Trail Loop, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 199 min of walking

3. McCurdy Trail & Randall Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 93 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. McCurdy Trail via Bolinas Ridge Trail 2.3 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

5. Bass Lake–Bolema Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 153 min of walking

6. Pablo Point Trail & Teixeira Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:19 PM
   3. Head back8:34 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 144 min of walking

7. Kent Viewpoint–Griffin Loop Trail, 3 sights 2.6 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

8. Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area–Bolinas Ridge Trail, 3 sights 3.6 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

9. Kent Lake–Bolinas Ridge Trail, 3 sights 3.6 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

10. McKennan Gulch Trail 4.4 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

11. Stewart Sunset Point–Bolema Trail, 7 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:19 PM
    3. Head back8:34 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:48 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 151 min of walking

12. Bolema Trail via Olema Valley Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:19 PM
    3. Head back8:34 PM
    4. At your car9:35 PM
    5. Dark8:48 PM

    Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 149 min of walking