Sunset hikes near Del Monte Forest, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Point Santa Cruz–2222 Beach, 3 beaches 25.9 mi away
Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset7:34 PM
- Head back7:49 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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2222 Beach & West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway 25.9 mi away
Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset7:34 PM
- Head back7:49 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset7:34 PM
- Head back7:49 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:34 PM
- Head back7:49 PM
- At your car8:19 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ocean View–Strawberry Beach, 5 beaches 27 mi away
Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset7:34 PM
- Head back7:49 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:34 PM
- Head back7:49 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Three Mile Beach–Strawberry Beach, 6 beaches 27 mi away
Leave by 7:05 PM
- Leave trailhead7:05 PM
- Sunset7:34 PM
- Head back7:49 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Four Mile Beach–Three Mile Beach, 8 beaches 27 mi away
Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:34 PM
- Head back7:49 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Wilder Ranch–Aloe Vera Forts, 8 beaches 27 mi away
Leave by 7:13 PM
- Leave trailhead7:13 PM
- Sunset7:34 PM
- Head back7:49 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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The Triangle–Arboretum Pond, 3 groves 27.2 mi away
Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset7:34 PM
- Head back7:49 PM
- At your car8:33 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 84 min of walking
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Arboretum Pond & Prairie View Trail 27.2 mi away
Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset7:34 PM
- Head back7:49 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 82 min of walking
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Upper Quarry–Camper Park, 7 sights 27.2 mi away
Leave by 6:03 PM
- Leave trailhead6:03 PM
- Sunset7:34 PM
- Head back7:49 PM
- At your car8:48 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 130 min of walking