AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Spreckels, 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. San Juan Highway & Y Road 19.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 85 min of walking

  2. Vanoni Road 19.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Atherton Peak & Vanoni Road 20.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 68 min of walking

  4. Mount Pajaro 20.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 70 min of walking

  5. San Juan Highway 19.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Thompsons Grove via Whitehurst Road 22.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 224 min of walking

  7. Salsipuedes-Pajaro Cycleway 20.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Whitehurst Road 22.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 92 min of walking

  9. Castro Valley Road 23.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 92 min of walking

  10. Miller House–Giant Twins, 9 sights 26.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Giant Twins–Giant Twins Trail, 6 sights 26.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Bayview Viewpoint–Bayview Trail, 3 sights 26.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead