AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Middle Trail 0 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Crystal Ranch Trail–Manzanita Trail, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Cottonwood Trail–Lone Oak Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

  5. Burma Road–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 62 min of walking

  6. Manzanita Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 44 min of walking

  7. California Riding and Hiking Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  8. Pine Pond–Burma Road, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  9. Burma Spring & California Riding and Hiking Trail via Burma Road 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  10. Johnny-come-lately Spring & California Riding and Hiking Trail via Burma Road 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  11. Diablo Foothills Regional Park Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  12. Little Yosemite Valley Trail & Sunset Trail via Stage Road 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 43 min of walking