Sunset hikes near College Terrace, 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. Stevens Creek Viewpoint & San Francisco Bay Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

2. San Francisco Bay Trail & Stevens Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

3. Renzel Trail via Adobe Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. San Francisquito Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. San Francisco Bay Viewpoint–San Francisco Bay Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. San Francisco Bay Trail & San Francisquito Creek Path 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 122 min of walking

7. Ewing Hill–Bella Vista Trail, 9 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 85 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Hamms Gulch Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 165 min of walking

9. Upper High Meadow Viewpoint–Bella Vista Trail, 5 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 157 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Windy Hill–Hamms Gulch Trail, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 142 min of walking

11. Anniversary Viewpoint–Hamms Gulch Trail, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 141 min of walking

12. Lost Trail & Razorback Ridge Trail 6.5 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