Sunset hikes near Pedro Valley, 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. Historic "Old Colma Rd" (1879-1915) Viewpoint & Old San Pedro Mountain Road 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Brooks Creek Trail–Montara Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Pilarcitos Lake–Brooks Creek Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Brooks Creek Trail & Montara Mountain Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Coastal Trail–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Mori Point–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Coastal Trail & Promenade 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Dark7:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Fifield Ridge Road & Montara Mountain Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Baquiano Trail & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. Baquiano Trail & Sneath Lane Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

12. Montara Mountain Beach–Montara State Beach, 3 beaches 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:50 PM

    1. Be there6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead