Sunset hikes near East Palo Alto, 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. Ravenswood Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Renzel Trail via Adobe Creek Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. San Francisquito Creek Trail 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. San Francisco Bay Viewpoint–San Francisco Bay Trail, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. San Francisco Bay Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

6. Alameda Creek & Shoreline Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

7. No Name Trail & Shoreline Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Red Hill Trail via Apay Way 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Soaproot Viewpoint & Bayview Trail 6.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Newark Slough Learning Center & Newark Slough Trail 6.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Bayview Trail–Nike Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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