AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near South San Francisco, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Summit Viewpoint–Old Ranch Road Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Ridge Viewpoint via Ridge Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Bog Trail & Saddle Loop Trail Loop 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Fifield Ridge Road & Montara Mountain Trail 3.8 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

  5. Peak Mountain & Fifield Ridge Road 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  6. Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 4.5 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

  7. Baquiano Trail & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 4.5 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

  8. Pilarcitos Lake & Fifield Ridge Road 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 88 min of walking

  9. Coastal Trail–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 6 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

  10. Mori Point–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 6 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

  11. Coastal Trail & Promenade 6 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

  12. Valley View Trail Loop 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 54 min of walking

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