AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Mountain View, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Vista Slope Viewpoint via Permanente Creek Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  2. Permanente Creek Trail 2.4 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

  3. Stevens Creek Trail 1 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

  4. San Francisco Bay Trail 2.8 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

  5. Stevens Creek Viewpoint via San Francisco Bay Trail 3.2 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

  6. Ewing Hill–Bella Vista Trail, 9 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 85 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. A4 & San Francisco Bay Trail 5.3 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. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

  8. Indian Creek Trail & Monte Bello Road (Trail) 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  9. Bella Vista Trail–Canyon Trail, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  10. Black Mountain–Monte Bello Road (Trail) Viewpoint, 3 summits 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 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 · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walking

  11. Renzel Trail via Adobe Creek Trail 4.2 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 5.3 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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