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. California Riding and Hiking Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  2. Pine Pond–Burma Road, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:35 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  3. Burma Spring & California Riding and Hiking Trail via Burma Road 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:35 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  4. Johnny-come-lately Spring & California Riding and Hiking Trail via Burma Road 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:35 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  5. Middle Trail 1.3 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

  6. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 1.3 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

  7. Crystal Ranch Trail–Manzanita Trail, 4 sights 1.3 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. Diablo Foothills Regional Park Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

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

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

  9. Manzanita Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  10. Burma Road–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  11. Cottonwood Trail–Lone Oak Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

  12. Fire Road 7-14 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 45 min of walking