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. Fossil Hill–Willow Spring Pond, 10 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

2. Willow Spring Pond–Twin Ponds, 8 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 11 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

4. Sugarloaf Hill–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 9 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

5. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 9 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

6. Borges Ranch Trail–Briones to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

7. Haystack Hill–Bob Pond, 8 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

8. Curry Point–Bob Pond, 7 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 78 min of walking

9. Artist Point–Holey Rock, 10 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 78 min of walking

10. Bob Pond–Twin Ponds, 7 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

11. Bob Pond–Twin Ponds, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 69 min of walking

12. Twin Ponds–TwinPonds, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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