Sunset hikes near El Campo, 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. Mount Caroline Livermore–North Ridge Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 43 min of walking

2. Angel Island State Park Beach & North Ridge Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Ida Viewpoint–Sunset Viewpoint, 7 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 19 min of walking

4. Sunset Viewpoint–Sand Springs Beach Loop, 5 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking

5. Richardson East–Scotty's Bluff, 8 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

6. Tennessee Beach–Rodeo Beach, 4 beaches 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Blithedale Ridge Fire Road–Corte Madera Ridge Fire Road, 6 sights 4.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Peak 1041–Scotty's Bluff, 6 beaches 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

9. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 39 min of walking

10. Julian Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Coastal Fire Road 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 75 min of walking

12. Coyote Ridge Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 76 min of walking

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