Sunset hikes near Pescadero, 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. Pomponio Truck Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 51 min of walking

2. Burns Chalks via Pomponio Truck Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 49 min of walking

3. Pomponio Reservoir via Pomponio Truck Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 49 min of walking

4. Sand Beach–Pescadero Beach, 3 beaches 2 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Pomponio Creek Road 3.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Butano Ridge & Jeep Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Jackson Flats Trail–Mill Ox Trail Loop, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 43 min of walking

8. Año Nuevo Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Candelabra Trail & Goat Hill Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 36 min of walking

10. Doe Ridge Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 35 min of walking

11. Gazos Trail & Goat Hill Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 36 min of walking

12. Doe Ridge Trail–Gazos Trail, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 35 min of walking