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.

2 of 12 spots

Vail Peak–Chamise Trail, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

Leave by 7:24 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
2. Sunset8:15 PM
3. Head back8:30 PM
4. At your car8:46 PM
5. Dark8:44 PM
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Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 47 min of walking
Eagle Peak–Vail Peak, 4 summits 1.4 mi away

Leave by 7:23 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
2. Sunset8:15 PM
3. Head back8:30 PM
4. At your car8:49 PM
5. Dark8:44 PM
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Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 52 min of walking
Bollinger Creek Loop Trail–Las Trampas Ridge & Calaveras Ridge Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

Leave by 7:03 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
2. Sunset8:15 PM
3. Head back8:30 PM
4. At your car9:08 PM
5. Dark8:44 PM
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Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 90 min of walking
Las Trampas Peak–Bollinger Creek Loop Trail, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

Leave by 7:43 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
2. Sunset8:15 PM
3. Head back8:30 PM
4. At your car8:37 PM
5. Dark8:44 PM
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Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 7 min before dark.

0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 19 min of walking
Sugarloaf Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.2 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
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Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking
Ramage Peak Trail–Rocky Ridge Loop Trail, 3 sights 2.5 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
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Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Borges Ranch Trail–Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail, 3 sights 3.2 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
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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
Twin Ponds–TwinPonds, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

Leave by 7:28 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
2. Sunset8:15 PM
3. Head back8:30 PM
4. At your car8:52 PM
5. Dark8:44 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 49 min of walking
Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail 3.3 mi away

Leave by 7:28 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
2. Sunset8:15 PM
3. Head back8:30 PM
4. At your car8:48 PM
5. Dark8:44 PM
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Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 45 min of walking
Artist Point–Holey Rock, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

Leave by 7:29 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
2. Sunset8:15 PM
3. Head back8:30 PM
4. At your car8:48 PM
5. Dark8:44 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 44 min of walking
Sentinel Rock–Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

Leave by 7:28 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
2. Sunset8:15 PM
3. Head back8:30 PM
4. At your car8:48 PM
5. Dark8:44 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 45 min of walking
Borges Ranch Trail 3.3 mi away

Leave by 7:31 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
2. Sunset8:15 PM
3. Head back8:30 PM
4. At your car8:46 PM
5. Dark8:44 PM
Best color fades by ~

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

0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 40 min of walking

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