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. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 9 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Briones Peak–Table Top Viewpoint, 6 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 52 min of walking

3. Old Briones Viewpoint–Maricich Lagoon, 6 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 65 min of walking

4. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 7 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

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

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

5. Sindicich Lagoon 2–Abrigo Valley Trail, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Buckeye Ranch Trail–Sunrise Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

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

7. Blue Oak Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 30 min of walking

8. Table Top Viewpoint–Briones Crest Trail, 9 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 30 min of walking

9. Spengler Trail Loop 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Sindicich Lagoon 1–Black Oak Trail, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

11. Briones Crest Trail–Mariposa Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 30 min of walking

12. Crescent Ridge Trail & Service Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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