Sunset hikes near Allegro Heights, ca

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. Point Santa Cruz–2222 Beach, 3 beaches 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. 2222 Beach & West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Prairie Viewpoint–Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench, 9 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 247 min of walking

4. Sharpe Overlook & 2222 Beach via West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Natural Bridges Rock Arch–Natural Bridges State Beach Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Horse Trough Spring–Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench, 11 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 253 min of walking

7. Moore Creek Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Prairie View Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

9. The Triangle–Arboretum Pond, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Arboretum Pond & Prairie View Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 82 min of walking

11. Long Meadow Trail–Prairie View Trail, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walking

12. Upper Moore Creek Natural Reserve–Camper Park, 6 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 119 min of walking