Sunset hikes near Pacifica, 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. Coastal Trail–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Mori Point–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Coastal Trail & Promenade 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 7 min of walking

5. Baquiano Trail & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 8 min of walking

6. Baquiano Trail & Sneath Lane Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 94 min of walking

7. Historic "Old Colma Rd" (1879-1915) Viewpoint & Old San Pedro Mountain Road 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Brooks Creek Trail–Montara Mountain Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 126 min of walking

9. Pilarcitos Lake–Brooks Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 128 min of walking

10. Brooks Creek Trail & Montara Mountain Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 126 min of walking

11. Jepson Laurel via Sawyer Camp Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 129 min of walking

12. Fifield Ridge Road & Montara Mountain Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 87 min of walking