Sunset hikes near Felton Gables, 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 3.3 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. Salamander Flat–Alambique Trail, 8 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1750 ft climb · 260 min of walking

3. Alambique Trail–Loop Trail, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Bear Gulch Trail & Sierra Morena Trail via Skyline Trail 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Alameda Creek & Shoreline Trail 6.5 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

6. No Name Trail & Shoreline Trail 6.5 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. Bay Tree Trail–Campground Trail, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Hamms Gulch Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 175 min of walking

9. Windy Hill via Hamms Gulch Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 178 min of walking

10. Anniversary Viewpoint & Meadow Trail via Hamms Gulch Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 194 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Stevens Creek Viewpoint & San Francisco Bay Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

12. San Francisco Bay Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint