Sunset hikes near Communications Hill, 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. Coyote Creek Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

2. Coyote Alamitos Canal 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. Miner's Maze–Wildflower Meadow, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

4. Wildflower Meadow via Coyote Creek Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

5. Los Capitancillos Ponds–Almaden Lake Park Beach, 4 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Thompson Creek Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Bernal Hill Loop–Coyote Alamitos Canal, 6 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Coyote Peak–Coyote Peak Viewpoint, 8 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Ohlone Viewpoint–Coyote Peak Trail, 5 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 51 min of walking

10. Coyote Peak Trail–Coyote Peak Loop, 7 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 54 min of walking

11. Odette Morrow Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

12. Pueblo via Stile Ranch 5.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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