AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Atherton, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Salamander Flat–Alambique Trail, 8 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1750 ft climb · 260 min of walking

  2. Alambique Trail–Loop Trail, 6 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Bear Gulch Trail & Sierra Morena Trail via Skyline Trail 5.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Bay Tree Trail–Campground Trail, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Hamms Gulch Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 175 min of walking

  6. Windy Hill via Hamms Gulch Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 178 min of walking

  7. Anniversary Viewpoint & Meadow Trail via Hamms Gulch Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 194 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Chapparal Trail & Crystal Springs Trail via Richards Road 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Ravenswood Trail 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Stevens Creek Viewpoint & San Francisco Bay Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

  11. San Francisco Bay Trail & Stevens Creek Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

  12. Renzel Trail via Adobe Creek Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint