Sunset hikes near Manzanita, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Coastal Fire Road 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 75 min of walking

  2. Coyote Ridge Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  3. Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 66 min of walking

  7. Miwok Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 67 min of walking

  8. Be there by 7:17 PM

    1. Be there7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Dark8:04 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Be there by 7:17 PM

    1. Be there7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Dark8:04 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 57 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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