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. Candelabra Trail & Goat Hill Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 43 min of walking

2. Old Womans Creek Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 71 min of walking

3. Año Nuevo Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Gazos Trail & Goat Hill Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 42 min of walking

5. Doe Ridge Trail–Gazos Trail, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 41 min of walking

6. Franklin Point Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Whitehouse Ridge Viewpoint & Whitehouse Ridge Trail via Chalks Road 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Clark Viewpoint–Whitehouse Ridge Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 33 min of walking

9. Doe Ridge Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 41 min of walking

10. Jackson Flats Trail–Mill Ox Trail Loop, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 43 min of walking

11. Ohlone Ridge Lookout & Whitehouse Creek Trail Loop 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. High Viewpoint & Whitehouse Ridge Viewpoint via Chalks Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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