Sunset hikes near Tanforan, 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. Summit Viewpoint–Old Ranch Road Trail, 3 sights 2.2 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 2.2 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. Jepson Laurel via Sawyer Camp Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 129 min of walking

4. Sweeney Meadow Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 91 min of walking

5. Fifield Ridge Road & Montara Mountain Trail 2.8 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

6. Peak Mountain & Fifield Ridge Road 2.8 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

7. Baquiano Trail & Sneath Lane Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 94 min of walking

8. Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay–Fifield Ridge Road, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 87 min of walking

9. Bog Trail & Saddle Loop Trail Loop 4.3 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

10. Pilarcitos Lake & Fifield Ridge Road 4.7 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

11. Coastal Trail–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:09 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

12. Mori Point–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:09 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