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. Burma Road–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 222 min of walking

2. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Manzanita Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

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

4. California Riding and Hiking Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

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

5. Little Yosemite Valley Trail & Sunset Trail via Stage Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Fire Road 7-14 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

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

7. Black Point Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Burma Spring & California Riding and Hiking Trail via Burma Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 146 min of walking

11. Johnny-come-lately Spring & California Riding and Hiking Trail via Burma Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 147 min of walking

12. Diablo Foothills Regional Park Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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