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. Strommer Spring-Drinking water(must be treated) & Stromer Spring Road 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Rocky Ridge & Rocky Ridge Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Murietta Falls 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

4. Johnny's Pond 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

5. Greenside Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Welch Creek Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

7. Canyon Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 64 min of walking

8. Ridgeline Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 64 min of walking

9. Lake Del Valle–Canyon Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 66 min of walking

10. Arroyo Mocho Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. The Hobbit Tree–Big Rock Pond, 11 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

12. South Livermore Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 78 min of walking

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