Sunset hikes near Laurel, 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 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 min of walking

2. Dusky-footed Woodrat Viewpoint–Dick Bishop Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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

3. Canyon Creek Trail–Chaparral Trail Loop, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Old Cañada Road 4.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Chapparal Trail & Crystal Springs Trail via Richards Road 5.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Chris Macintosh Trail & Whittemore Gulch Trail 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Chris Macintosh Trail & Harkins Ridge Trail 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Chris Macintosh Trail–North Ridge Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Bay Tree Trail–Campground Trail, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Sweeney Meadow Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:22 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Jepson Laurel via Sawyer Camp Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Purisima Creek Trail & Summit Springs Trail via Craig Britton Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

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