Sunset hikes near Corralitos, 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. Eagle In Tree (rest stop) via Byrne Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 75 min of walking

2. AJ's Point of View–Eagle In Tree (rest stop), 3 viewpoints 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 62 min of walking

3. Fern Flat Road–Haines Ranch Road, 3 sights 3.1 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

4. Fern Flat Road–Haines Ranch Road, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Buzzard Lagoon Spur 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 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

6. Cusack's Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 18 min of walking

7. Aptos Creek Fire Road & Trout Gulch Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 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 · 60 ft climb · 6 min of walking

8. Bayview Viewpoint–Bayview Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Maymens Flat Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

10. Mount Madonna–White deer pen, 7 sights 6.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Blue Springs Trail–Redwood Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Blackhawk Trail–Camp Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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