Sunset hikes near Stanford Park, 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. Alambique Trail–Loop Trail, 6 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 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 — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Bear Gulch Trail & Sierra Morena Trail via Skyline Trail 6.5 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

3. Alameda Creek & Shoreline Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. No Name Trail & Shoreline Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Lost Trail & Razorback Ridge Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Ewing Hill–Bella Vista Trail, 9 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 85 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Ravenswood Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Vista Slope Viewpoint via Permanente Creek Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

9. Permanente Creek Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

10. San Francisco Bay Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Stevens Creek Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Stevens Creek Viewpoint via San Francisco Bay Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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