Sunset hikes near Twin Creeks, 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. El Sombroso–Barlow Road, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1780 ft climb · 340 min of walking

2. Crystal Peak–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Cathermola Road & Mount Umunhum Loma Prieta Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Mount Chual–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Loma Prieta–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Loma Prieta Road & Mount Chual Spur 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Cathermola Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 145 min of walking

8. Mount Umunhum Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Los Alamitos Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

10. Fire Road SA31 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Coyote Peak Trail–Fortini, 5 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 106 min of walking

12. Maymens Flat 4.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead