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. San Francisco Bay Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Pinole Point–Owl Pond, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 75 min of walking

3. Owl Pond–Bay View Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 75 min of walking

4. Packhouse Trail via Giant Station Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Bay View Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

6. Bay Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

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

7. San Pablo Ridge Viewpoint–Belgum Trail, 5 sights 4.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Ridge Viewpoint–Belgum Trail, 5 sights 4.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Belgum Trail & Clark Boas Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Belgum Trail–Leonards trail, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Rotary Peace Grove–Clark Boas Trail, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Nicholl Knob–Keller Beach, 3 beaches 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 44 min of walking