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. California Riding and Hiking Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 50 min of walking

2. Pine Pond–Burma Road, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 147 min of walking

3. Diablo Foothills Regional Park Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 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.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 83 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Manzanita Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 48 min of walking

5. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 30 min of walking

6. Fire Road 7-14 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 50 min of walking

7. Little Yosemite Valley Trail & Sunset Trail via Stage Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 48 min of walking

8. Black Point Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 48 min of walking

9. Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 47 min of walking

10. Bruce Lee Road–Coulter Pine Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 98 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Red Road 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

12. Haystack Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 8 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 74 min of walking