AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Soquel, 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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Aptos Creek Road 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. The Advocate Tree & Old Growth Loop Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Vienna Woods Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 61 min of walking

  4. Aptos Creek Fire Road–Aptos Creek Road, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Aptos Creek Fire Road & Trout Gulch Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 6 min of walking

  6. Point Santa Cruz–2222 Beach, 3 beaches 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. 2222 Beach & West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Sharpe Overlook & 2222 Beach via West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Amaya Creek Road & Olive Springs Quarry Road 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 35 min of walking

  10. Natural Bridges Rock Arch–Natural Bridges State Beach Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Deer Valley Road & Rusk Grade 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Hillbilly–Lock 'em Up, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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