Sunset hikes near Inverness 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. Kule Loklo–Horse Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

2. Horse Trail–Kule Loklo, 7 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 132 min of walking

3. Santa Maria Beach–Sculptured Beach, 7 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 142 min of walking

4. Baldy Trail–Mount Wittenberg Trail, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

5. Mount Wittenberg–Sky Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

6. Mount Wittenberg Trail–Sky Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

7. Education Center & Laguna Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

8. Inverness Ridge Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

9. Bear Valley Trail–Greenpicker Trail, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 269 min of walking

10. Point Reyes Hill–Bayview Trail, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Bayview Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Stewart Sunset Point–Bear Valley Trail, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 198 min of walking