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. San Pablo Ridge Viewpoint–Belgum Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:57 PM

   1. Be there7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Ridge Viewpoint–Belgum Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:57 PM

   1. Be there7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Belgum Trail & Clark Boas Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Belgum Trail–Leonards trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Rotary Peace Grove–Clark Boas Trail, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Laurel Canyon Road–Rifle Range Road Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Jewel Lake–Lower Packrat Trail, 5 sights 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Briones Valley Viewpoint–Seaview Viewpoint, 11 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Inspiration Trail–Laurel Canyon Road, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Lake Anza–Lake Anza Beach, 7 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 88 min of walking

11. Conlon Trail–Fire Trail No 3, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 86 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Morningside Trail & Sobrante Ridge Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 51 min of walking