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. Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 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 · 570 ft climb · 86 min of walking

2. Burdell Mountain–Cobblestone Fire Road, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 100 min of walking

3. Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 90 min of walking

4. Fire Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 59 min of walking

5. Dwarf Oak Trail–Middle Burdell Fire Road, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 77 min of walking

6. Luiz Fire Road 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Luiz Fire Road & Queenstone Fire Road 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Big Rock Ridge–Big Rock Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Big Rock Trail via Big Rock Ridge Fire Road 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 77 min of walking

10. Indian Tree Fire Road & Ship's Mast Trail via Big Trees Trail 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 108 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Overlook Point–Pomo Viewpoint, 5 sights 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 41 min of walking