Sunset hikes near Lexington Hills, 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. Calvilo 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

2. Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 247 min of walking

3. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 246 min of walking

4. Cothran Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Kennedy Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2000 ft climb · 231 min of walking

6. Limekiln Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1930 ft climb · 225 min of walking

7. Ralph's Mountain 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Loma Almaden Road 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Madrone Knoll & Madrone Knoll Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 70 min of walking

10. Cathermola Road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 145 min of walking

11. Mount Umunhum Trail 5.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Hash Boulder–Parking Lot Rock, 6 rocks 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:54 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1530 ft climb · 406 min of walking