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. Hayward Regional Shoreline 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. San Francisco Bay Trail 2 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Bass Cove Trail–Columbine Trail, 4 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Bass Cove Trail–Goldenrod Trail, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Ward Creek Road Trail 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. East Avenue Viewpoint & East Avenue Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

7. East Avenue Trail 5.8 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 — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Quail Trail via Towhee Trail 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Honker Bay Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. Mirador Trail via Brandon Trail 6 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Ziele Creek Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

12. Cascade Trail–Goldenrod Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

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