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 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Belgum Trail & Clark Boas Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 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 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 9 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 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 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 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 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 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 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 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 9 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 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 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 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 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 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 39 min of walking