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. Salamander Flat–Alambique Trail, 8 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1750 ft climb · 260 min of walking

2. 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

3. Hamms Gulch Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 165 min of walking

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Windy Hill–Hamms Gulch Trail, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 142 min of walking

8. Anniversary Viewpoint–Hamms Gulch Trail, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 141 min of walking

9. 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

10. 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

11. A3W–A2E, 5 lakes 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 255 min of walking

12. A2E–Sunnyvale WPCP West Pond, 3 lakes 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:54 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 251 min of walking