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. Marsh Creek Trail 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Louise's Shelf Foot Path & Miwok Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 380 min of walking

3. Jabba the Hut Rock–The Shade Tree, 7 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1790 ft climb · 318 min of walking

4. The Shade Tree–Marsh Creek Headwaters Spring, 7 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 316 min of walking

5. Cowlick Look–Decision Point, 3 viewpoints 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 319 min of walking

6. Dragon Tree & Miwok Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1780 ft climb · 318 min of walking

7. Levee Road 7.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Deciduous Rex–Mount Dad, 7 trees 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Whelk Pond–Cowlick Look, 7 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 3:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 379 min of walking

10. Carbondale Trail–Contra Loma Trail, 9 sights 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 85 min of walking

11. Contra Loma Reservoir–East Shore Trail, 7 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 255 min of walking

12. Frog Pond–Condor Trail, 4 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 77 min of walking