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 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:57 PM

   1. Be there7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Pinole Point–Owl Pond, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:57 PM

   1. Be there7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Packhouse Trail via Giant Station Trail 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:57 PM

   1. Be there7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Owl Pond–Bay View Trail, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:57 PM

   1. Be there7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Bay View Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Pinole Valley Multi-Use Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Ridge Viewpoint–Jewel Lake, 12 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Jewel Lake–Clark Boas Trail, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. San Pablo Ridge Viewpoint–Clark Boas Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Belgum Trail & Clark Boas Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Head back8:32 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Rotary Peace Grove–Clark Boas Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Head back8:32 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Morningside Trail & Sobrante Ridge Trail 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 51 min of walking