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. Ward Creek Road Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 26 min of walking

2. East Avenue Viewpoint & East Avenue Trail 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. East Avenue Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. Ziele Creek Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

5. Bailey Ranch Trail–Garin Woods Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Deer Canyon Trail & Diamond View Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Chabot to Garin Regional Trail–Deer Canyon Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Shady Canyon Viewpoint–Deer Canyon Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Bailey Ranch Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

10. High Ridge Loop Trail & Ridge View Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Jordan Pond–High Ridge Loop Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Meyers Dry Creek Garden–Jordan Pond, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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