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. Upper Oil Canyon Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walking

2. Black Diamonds to Mt Diablo Regional Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking

3. Devil's Pulpit–Murchio Gap, 7 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1660 ft climb · 168 min of walking

4. North Peak–Murchio Gap, 7 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 170 min of walking

5. Eagle Peak Viewpoint–Bruce Lee Road, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 101 min of walking

6. Eagle Peak–Eagle Peak Viewpoint, 8 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 101 min of walking

7. Bruce Lee Road–Coulter Pine Trail, 4 sights 1.2 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

8. Murchio Gap–Prospectors Gap, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 167 min of walking

9. Clayton Oaks Road & Olympia Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 86 min of walking

10. Black Point Trail 2 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

11. California Riding and Hiking Trail 2.2 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

12. Pine Pond–Burma Road, 4 sights 2.2 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