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. Back Ranch Loop–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 3 sights 0.8 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

2. Bay Area Ridge Trail–Chorus Frog Trail, 4 sights 0.8 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

3. Pinole Ridge Trail 1 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

4. Franklin Ridge Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 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 · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Edwards Creek Viewpoint–Big Valley Trail, 9 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 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.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

6. Pinole Valley Multi-Use Trail 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Crockett Ranch Trail–Edwards Loop Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

8. Feeder Trail #1 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

9. Briones Crest Trail–Deer Creek Trail, 5 sights 4.4 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

10. Morningside Trail & Sobrante Ridge Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 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 · 350 ft climb · 39 min of walking

11. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 7 sights 4.5 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

12. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 9 sights 4.5 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