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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  2. Be there by 7:58 PM

    1. Be there7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Dark8:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Be there by 7:58 PM

    1. Be there7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Dark8:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Be there by 7:58 PM

    1. Be there7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Dark8:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Fr Road 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 122 min of walking

  7. Bolinas Ridge Trail 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:58 PM

    1. Be there7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Dark8:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Randall Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 92 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:35 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 151 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 153 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  12. Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 143 min of walking