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. Scotty's Bluff & Rodeo Beach via Tennessee Point Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 69 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Tennessee Beach–Rodeo Beach, 4 beaches 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 64 min of walking

3. Tennessee Beach–Rodeo Beach, 3 beaches 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 42 min of walking

4. Hill 88–Marin Headlands Viewpoint, 7 beaches 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Richardson East–Scotty's Bluff, 8 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Peak 1041–Scotty's Bluff, 6 beaches 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Rodeo Beach–Batteries Loop Trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

8. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Marin Headlands Beach & Coastal Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 40 min of walking

10. Pirates Cove & Middle Green Gulch Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Muir Beach & Coastal Fire Road 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 66 min of walking

12. Coastal Fire Road 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 75 min of walking

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