Sunset hikes near Freedom, 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. Salsipuedes-Pajaro Cycleway 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Thompsons Grove via Whitehurst Road 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 224 min of walking

3. Bayview Viewpoint–Bayview Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Eagle In Tree (rest stop) via Byrne Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 75 min of walking

5. AJ's Point of View–Eagle In Tree (rest stop), 3 viewpoints 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 62 min of walking

6. Blackhawk Trail–Camp Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Miller House–Giant Twins, 9 sights 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Giant Twins–Giant Twins Trail, 6 sights 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Mount Madonna–White deer pen, 7 sights 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Blue Springs Trail–Iron Springs Trail, 7 sights 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Blue Springs Trail–Redwood Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Amphitheater–White deer pen, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead