Sunset hikes near Cambrian Park, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Kennedy Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2000 ft climb · 231 min of walking

  2. Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  3. Limekiln Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1930 ft climb · 225 min of walking

  4. Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 247 min of walking

  5. Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 246 min of walking

  6. Loma Almaden Road 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Calvilo 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  8. Ralph's Mountain 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  9. Cothran Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  10. Coyote Alamitos Canal 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  11. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

  12. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking