Sunset hikes near Hillsborough, 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. Jepson Laurel via Sawyer Camp Trail 1.4 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

2. Fifield Ridge Road & Sweeney Meadow Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 86 min of walking

3. Pilarcitos Lake & Fifield Ridge Road 3.2 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

4. Peak Mountain & Fifield Ridge Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 104 min of walking

5. Sweeney Meadow Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 102 min of walking

6. Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay–Pilarcitos Lake, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 8 min of walking

7. Scarpers Peak Serv Road 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Scarpers Trail & Spine Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

9. Baquiano Trail & Sneath Lane Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 94 min of walking

10. Historic "Old Colma Rd" (1879-1915) Viewpoint–Brooks Creek Trail, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 128 min of walking

11. Brooks Creek Trail & Montara Mountain Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 126 min of walking

12. Brooks Creek Trail–Montara Mountain Trail, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 126 min of walking