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. Franklin Ridge Trail 0 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. Windmill Trail & Woodrat Trail via Pinole Valley Multi-Use Trail 0.9 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

3. Back Ranch Loop–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   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

4. Big Valley Trail–Chorus Frog Trail, 7 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 36 min of walking

5. Edwards Creek Viewpoint–Big Valley Trail, 9 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

6. Pinole Ridge Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   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

7. Crockett Ranch Trail–Edwards Loop Trail, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

8. Morningside Trail & Sobrante Ridge Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 51 min of walking

9. Bull Valley Trail 4 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

10. Bull Valley Trail via Carquinez Loop Overlook Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 29 min of walking

11. San Francisco Bay Trail 4.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:57 PM

    1. Be there7:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Dark8:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. San Pablo Ridge Viewpoint–Belgum Trail, 5 sights 5.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:57 PM

    1. Be there7:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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