Sunset hikes near Vallemar, 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. Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 7 min of walking

2. Baquiano Trail & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 8 min of walking

3. Coastal Trail–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Mori Point–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Coastal Trail & Promenade 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Baquiano Trail & Sneath Lane Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Jepson Laurel via Sawyer Camp Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Historic "Old Colma Rd" (1879-1915) Viewpoint & Old San Pedro Mountain Road 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Brooks Creek Trail–Montara Mountain Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 126 min of walking

10. Brooks Creek Trail & Montara Mountain Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 126 min of walking

11. Fifield Ridge Road & Montara Mountain Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 87 min of walking

12. Peak Mountain & Fifield Ridge Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 86 min of walking