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. Colier Spring–Phoenix Lake, 13 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   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

2. Loma Alta Fire Road(N)/Sunrise Fire Road(S)–Oak Manor Fire Road, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 132 min of walking

3. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 130 min of walking

4. Temelpa Viewpoint–Concrete Pipe Road, 8 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car12:28 AM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   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

5. Mount Tamalpais East Peak–Verna Dunshee Viewpoint, 10 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   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

6. East Peak Fire Trail–Eldridge Grade Fire Road, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   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

7. Luiz Fire Road & Queenstone Fire Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   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

8. Indan Fire Road–Indian Fire Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:58 PM

   1. Be there7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Lake Lagunitas–East Peak Fire Trail, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   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

10. Blue Ridge Fire Road–Burnt Tree Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 149 min of walking

11. Verna Dunshee Viewpoint–Indian Fire Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:46 PM

    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

12. Pilot Knob–Verna Dunshee Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint