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. Black Point Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 43 min of walking

2. Clayton Oaks Road & Olympia Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 86 min of walking

3. Upper Oil Canyon Trail 1.5 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Black Diamonds to Mt Diablo Regional Trail 1.5 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Little Yosemite Valley Trail & Sunset Trail via Stage Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 43 min of walking

6. Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 42 min of walking

7. California Riding and Hiking Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 45 min of walking

8. Mount Olympia–Cardinet Oaks Road, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 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

9. Cardinet Oaks Road 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 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

10. Cardinet Oaks Road & Mount Olympia Road 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 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

11. Manzanita Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. Fire Road 7-14 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 45 min of walking

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