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. Helen Markt Falls–Alpine Lake, 10 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 110 min of walking

2. Laurel Dell Falls–Arturo Trail, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. McKennan Gulch Trail 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. CC Boys Trail–Kent Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Cataract Trail–Laurel Dell Fire Road, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Bolinas Ridge Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area–Bolinas Ridge Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Kent Lake–Bolinas Ridge Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Benstein Trail & Cataract Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 93 min of walking

10. Arturo Trail–Cataract Trail, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Coastal Trail 1.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Willow Camp Fire Road 1.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead