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. Queenstone Fire Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 56 min of walking

2. Luiz Fire Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 104 min of walking

3. Big Rock Ridge–Big Rock Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 109 min of walking

4. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Scettrini Fire Road & Wood Oaks Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 60 min of walking

6. JCC & Scettrini Fire Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 54 min of walking

7. Scettrini Fire Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 61 min of walking

8. Loma Alta Fire Road(N)/Sunrise Fire Road(S)–Oak Manor Fire Road, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Quercus I–Quercus III, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 117 min of walking

10. Quercus I & Quercus IV 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 111 min of walking

11. Gold Hill Fire Road–Quercus III, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Big Rock Trail via Big Rock Ridge Fire Road 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 74 min of walking