Sunset hikes near Menlo Oaks, 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. Ravenswood Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. San Francisquito Creek Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. San Francisco Bay Viewpoint–San Francisco Bay Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. San Francisco Bay Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

5. Alameda Creek & Shoreline Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. No Name Trail & Shoreline Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. A3W–A2E, 5 lakes 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 255 min of walking

8. A2E–Sunnyvale WPCP West Pond, 3 lakes 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 251 min of walking

9. Vista Slope Viewpoint via Permanente Creek Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

10. Permanente Creek Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

11. Stevens Creek Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Stevens Creek Viewpoint via San Francisco Bay Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint