AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Half Moon Bay, 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.

11 of 12 spots
  1. Mateo Coast State Beaches–Redondo Beach, 3 beaches 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Scarpers Peak Serv Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Cowell Ranch Beach 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  4. Seal Rock Viewpoint–Cowell Ranch Beach, 3 beaches 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  5. Half Moon Bay State Beach Viewpoint–Cowell Ranch Beach, 3 beaches 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Whale Bone Beach 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  7. Dolphine & Middle Ridge 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  8. Purisima Creek Trail & Summit Springs Trail via Craig Britton Trail 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  9. Chris Macintosh Trail & Whittemore Gulch Trail 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Chris Macintosh Trail–North Ridge Trail, 3 sights 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Scarpers Trail & Spine Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Ross Cove Beach–Jean Lauer Trail, 4 sights 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead