Sunset hikes near Menlo 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. Ravenswood Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Alambique Trail–Loop Trail, 6 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Bear Gulch Trail & Sierra Morena Trail via Skyline Trail 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Alameda Creek & Shoreline Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. No Name Trail & Shoreline Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

6. Crystal Springs Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

7. Permanente Creek Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

8. San Francisco Bay Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Stevens Creek Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

10. Stevens Creek Viewpoint via San Francisco Bay Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

11. Renzel Trail via Adobe Creek Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. San Francisquito Creek Trail 3.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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