Sunset hikes near Hayward Park, 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. Foster City Levee & Werder Pier 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Canyon Creek Trail–Chaparral Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 86 min of walking

3. Jepson Laurel via Sawyer Camp Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 129 min of walking

4. Sweeney Meadow Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 320 min of walking

5. Old Cañada Road 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Crystal Springs Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Dusky-footed Woodrat Viewpoint–Dick Bishop Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Chris Macintosh Trail & Whittemore Gulch Trail 7.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Chris Macintosh Trail & Harkins Ridge Trail 7.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Chris Macintosh Trail–North Ridge Trail, 3 sights 7.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Chapparal Trail & Crystal Springs Trail via Richards Road 7.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Pilarcitos Lake & Fifield Ridge Road 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 88 min of walking