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. Marshall Beach Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 8:00 PM

   1. Be there8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Dark8:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Heart's Desire Beach–Indian Beach, 3 beaches 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Shell Beach–Tomales Bay State Park Beach, 4 beaches 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 41 min of walking

4. Bucklin Trail & Perth Fire Road 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 97 min of walking

5. Bucklin Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Echo Rock–Umbrella Tree, 8 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 84 min of walking

7. Umbrella Tree–Turtle Pond Loop, 6 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 78 min of walking

8. Point Reyes Hill–Bayview Trail, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Muddy Hollow Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 54 min of walking

10. Coyote Peak Road 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:20 PM
    3. Head back8:35 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:49 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 73 min of walking

11. Inverness Ridge Trail 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:20 PM
    3. Head back8:35 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

12. Estero Trail & Muddy Hollow Trail 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:20 PM
    3. Head back8:35 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:49 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint