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. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 30 min of walking

2. Manzanita Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 48 min of walking

3. California Riding and Hiking Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 50 min of walking

4. Little Yosemite Valley Trail & Sunset Trail via Stage Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 48 min of walking

5. Fire Road 7-14 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 50 min of walking

6. Black Point Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 48 min of walking

7. Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 47 min of walking

8. Diablo Foothills Regional Park Viewpoint–Buckeye Ravine Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 83 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Flat Top Trail–Hanna Grove Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 38 min of walking

10. Costanoan Trail–Flat Top Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 39 min of walking

11. Bob Pond–Twin Ponds, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 71 min of walking

12. Sulphur Creek Pond–Bob Pond, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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