Timeline
06:35
Drive down Calaveras Road south from Pleasanton to reach the Sunol Regional Wilderness trailhead. Arrive with enough time to park and walk to a clear vantage point facing west-southwest.
07:20
Watch the sunrise. On 15 January the sun rises at 07:20, on 15 April at 06:32, on 15 July at 05:58, and on 15 October at 07:15. The light shifts as the sun climbs.
08:20
The sun is up and the air is clear. Check the route for a nearby place to grab breakfast or coffee once the first shops open.
Local tip
The visitor center near Geary Road is a good reference point. The trails connect to Del Valle Regional Park and Mission Peak, but for this early start, staying near the main trailhead is easiest.
Check before you go
- Sunrise times vary significantly by season. Arrive at least 45 minutes before the listed sunrise time for your specific date.
- 15 January: 07:20
- 15 April: 06:32
- 15 July: 05:58
- 15 October: 07:15
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pleasanton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).