AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Old Town, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 7 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 93 min of walking

  2. Luiz Fire Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 104 min of walking

  3. Big Rock Ridge–Big Rock Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 109 min of walking

  4. Deer Camp Fire Road–Dwarf Oak Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 97 min of walking

  5. Burdell Mountain–Cobblestone Fire Road, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 95 min of walking

  6. Goat Trail Loop via Queenstone Fire Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 56 min of walking

  7. Dwarf Oak Trail–Middle Burdell Fire Road, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 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.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Big Rock Trail via Big Rock Ridge Fire Road 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 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 · 630 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  9. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 130 min of walking

  10. Loma Alta Fire Road(N)/Sunrise Fire Road(S)–Oak Manor Fire Road, 3 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 132 min of walking

  11. El Mirador & Fire Road 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 9 min of walking

  12. Blue Ridge Fire Road–Porcupine Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 91 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint