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. Pinole Ridge Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Briones Crest Trail–Deer Creek Trail, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 32 min of walking

3. Windmill Trail & Woodrat Trail via Pinole Valley Multi-Use Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 7 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 31 min of walking

5. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 9 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 36 min of walking

6. Costa Peak–Black Oak Trail, 8 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Old Briones Viewpoint–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 82 min of walking

8. Orchard Trail–Pine Tree Trail to Orchard Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 51 min of walking

9. Bay Area Ridge Trail–Big Valley Trail, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 34 min of walking

10. Back Ranch Loop–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Bay Area Ridge Trail–Chorus Frog Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Abrigo Valley Trail–Black Oak Trail, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 53 min of walking