Sunset hikes near Point Reyes Station, 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. Kule Loklo–Horse Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

2. Horse Trail–Kule Loklo, 7 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 132 min of walking

3. Santa Maria Beach–Sculptured Beach, 7 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 142 min of walking

4. Bear Valley Trail–Greenpicker Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 269 min of walking

5. Baldy Trail–Mount Wittenberg Trail, 6 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

6. Mount Wittenberg–Sky Trail, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

7. Mount Wittenberg Trail–Sky Trail, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

8. Stewart Sunset Point–Bear Valley Trail, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 198 min of walking

9. Firtop–Bear Valley Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 197 min of walking

10. Education Center & Laguna Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Inverness Ridge Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

12. Bolinas Ridge Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 90 min of walking