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. Iron Horse Trail 0.1 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

2. Cottonwood Trail–Lone Oak Trail, 4 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

3. Middle Trail 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Crystal Ranch Trail–Manzanita Trail, 4 sights 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Blue Oak Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 5.5 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

7. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 9 sights 6 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

8. Burma Road–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 62 min of walking

9. Briones Peak–Table Top Viewpoint, 6 sights 6.2 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

10. Buckeye Ranch Trail–Sunrise Trail, 3 sights 6.4 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

11. Crystal Ranch Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Manzanita Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

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

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