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.
This week’s evenings
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Colier Spring–Phoenix Lake, 13 sights 2.9 mi away
Leave by 7:55 PM
- Leave trailhead7:55 PM
- Sunset8:18 PM
- Head back8:33 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Loma Alta–680 Trail, 7 sights 3.1 mi away
Leave by 6:05 PM
- Leave trailhead6:05 PM
- Sunset8:18 PM
- Head back8:33 PM
- At your car9:47 PM
- Dark8:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1370 ft climb · 187 min of walking
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Luiz Fire Road & Queenstone Fire Road 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset8:18 PM
- Head back8:33 PM
- At your car9:04 PM
- Dark8:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 104 min of walking
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Indan Fire Road–Indian Fire Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away
Be there by 7:58 PM
- Be there7:58 PM
- Sunset8:18 PM
- Dark8:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:46 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Lake Lagunitas–East Peak Fire Trail, 6 sights 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset8:18 PM
- Head back8:33 PM
- At your car9:12 PM
- Dark8:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 117 min of walking
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Temelpa Viewpoint–Concrete Pipe Road, 8 sights 3.4 mi away
Leave by 4:07 PM
- Leave trailhead4:07 PM
- Sunset8:18 PM
- Head back8:33 PM
- At your car12:28 AM
- Dark8:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 12:28 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 465 min of walking
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Leave by 7:55 PM
- Leave trailhead7:55 PM
- Sunset8:18 PM
- Head back8:33 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 4:42 PM
- Leave trailhead4:42 PM
- Sunset8:18 PM
- Head back8:33 PM
- At your car11:08 PM
- Dark8:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2060 ft climb · 350 min of walking
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Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset8:18 PM
- Head back8:33 PM
- At your car9:02 PM
- Dark8:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1570 ft climb · 107 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Laurel Dell Falls–Arturo Trail, 8 sights 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset8:18 PM
- Head back8:33 PM
- At your car9:18 PM
- Dark8:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1600 ft climb · 138 min of walking
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Helen Markt Falls–Alpine Lake, 12 sights 3.4 mi away
Leave by 5:33 PM
- Leave trailhead5:33 PM
- Sunset8:18 PM
- Head back8:33 PM
- At your car10:36 PM
- Dark8:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 268 min of walking
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Leave by 5:39 PM
- Leave trailhead5:39 PM
- Sunset8:18 PM
- Head back8:33 PM
- At your car10:48 PM
- Dark8:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1080 ft climb · 275 min of walking