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.
This week’s evenings
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Pinole Ridge Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 7:44 PM
- Leave trailhead7:44 PM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- Head back8:31 PM
- At your car8:40 PM
- Dark8:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Be there by 7:56 PM
- Be there7:56 PM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- Dark8:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Costa Peak–Black Oak Trail, 8 sights 2.7 mi away
Leave by 7:51 PM
- Leave trailhead7:51 PM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- Head back8:31 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Briones Crest Trail–Deer Creek Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:37 PM
- Leave trailhead7:37 PM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- Head back8:31 PM
- At your car8:44 PM
- Dark8:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:44 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 32 min of walking
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Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 7 sights 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:38 PM
- Leave trailhead7:38 PM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- Head back8:31 PM
- At your car8:44 PM
- Dark8:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Sindicich Lagoon 1–Sindicich Lagoon 2, 9 sights 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:37 PM
- Leave trailhead7:37 PM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- Head back8:31 PM
- At your car8:44 PM
- Dark8:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:44 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 32 min of walking
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Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 9 sights 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:35 PM
- Leave trailhead7:35 PM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- Head back8:31 PM
- At your car8:46 PM
- Dark8:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Franklin Ridge Trail 2.9 mi away
Be there by 7:56 PM
- Be there7:56 PM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- Dark8:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- Head back8:31 PM
- At your car9:04 PM
- Dark8:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Bay Area Ridge Trail–Big Valley Trail, 7 sights 3.2 mi away
Leave by 7:36 PM
- Leave trailhead7:36 PM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- Head back8:31 PM
- At your car8:45 PM
- Dark8:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:45 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 34 min of walking
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Back Ranch Loop–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away
Leave by 7:29 PM
- Leave trailhead7:29 PM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- Head back8:31 PM
- At your car8:51 PM
- Dark8:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 47 min of walking
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Bay Area Ridge Trail–Chorus Frog Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away
Leave by 7:31 PM
- Leave trailhead7:31 PM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- Head back8:31 PM
- At your car8:50 PM
- Dark8:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 45 min of walking