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. Pilot Knob–East Peak Fire Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Bon Tempe Lake–Lake Lagunitas, 7 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Verna Dunshee Viewpoint–Bon Tempe Lake, 6 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 107 min of walking

4. Dawn Falls–Bon Tempe Lake, 7 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 115 min of walking

5. Helen Markt Falls–Alpine Lake, 10 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 110 min of walking

6. Colier Spring–Lake Lagunitas, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Lake Lagunitas–Arturo Trail, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Cascade Fire Road / Repack 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 157 min of walking

9. Cascade Peak–Blue Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walking

10. Arturo Trail & Rocky Ridge Fire Road via Lagunitas-Rock Spring Fire Road 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Blue Ridge Fire Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 96 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Blue Ridge Fire Road & Summit Fire Road via White Hill Fire Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walking