Sunset hikes near Cupertino, 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. Black Mountain–Upper High Meadow Viewpoint, 7 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2280 ft climb · 328 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

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

3. Bella Vista Trail–Canyon Trail, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Lookout Tower–Saratoga Gap, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1480 ft climb · 169 min of walking

5. Parking Lot Rock–Lyme Disease Rock, 8 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 335 min of walking

6. Shady Rock–Platypus, 9 rocks 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1890 ft climb · 373 min of walking

7. Castle Rock–Balancing Rock, 7 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1820 ft climb · 338 min of walking

8. Castle Rock Falls–Saratoga Gap Viewpoint, 8 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1810 ft climb · 336 min of walking

9. A4 & San Francisco Bay Trail 6.8 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. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

10. A3W–Sunnyvale WPCP West Pond, 4 lakes 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. A2E–Sunnyvale WPCP West Pond, 3 lakes 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 251 min of walking

12. Stevens Creek Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint