AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Alto, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Blithedale Ridge Fire Road–Corte Madera Ridge Fire Road, 6 sights 0.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:17 PM

    1. Be there7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Dark8:04 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Mayor's Lookout–Blithedale Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:17 PM

    1. Be there7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Dark8:04 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Lake Lagunitas–Blithedale Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1470 ft climb · 197 min of walking

  4. County View Trail & Middle Green Gulch Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Coastal Fire Road 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 75 min of walking

  6. Coyote Ridge Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  7. Muir Beach & Coastal Fire Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 66 min of walking

  8. Miwok Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 67 min of walking

  9. Pirates Cove & Coastal Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 64 min of walking

  10. Muir Beach & Coastal Fire Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 64 min of walking

  11. Mount Tamalpais West Point–Verna Dunshee Viewpoint, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  12. Temelpa Viewpoint & Temelpa Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 118 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint