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. Briones Peak–Table Top Viewpoint, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 77 min of walking

2. Blue Oak Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 16 min of walking

3. Buckeye Ranch Trail–Sunrise Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 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.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 59 min of walking

4. Spengler Trail Loop 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 41 min of walking

5. Table Top Viewpoint–Briones Crest Trail, 9 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 16 min of walking

6. Crescent Ridge Trail & Service Road 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 73 min of walking

7. Briones Crest Trail–Mariposa Trail, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 15 min of walking

8. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 9 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 36 min of walking

9. Lafayette Ridge Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 7 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 31 min of walking

11. Old Briones Viewpoint–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 82 min of walking

12. Sindicich Lagoon 2–Abrigo Valley Trail, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 82 min of walking

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