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. Salamander Flat–Alambique Trail, 8 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1750 ft climb · 260 min of walking

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Hamms Gulch Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 165 min of walking

9. Windy Hill via Hamms Gulch Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 166 min of walking

10. Anniversary Viewpoint via Hamms Gulch Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1100 ft climb · 165 min of walking

11. A3W–A2E, 5 lakes 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:57 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 255 min of walking

12. A2E–Sunnyvale WPCP West Pond, 3 lakes 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 251 min of walking