Sunset hikes

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. Three Mile Beach–Strawberry Beach, 6 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

2. Four Mile Beach–Three Mile Beach, 8 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 159 min of walking

3. Wilder Ranch–Aloe Vera Forts, 8 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Ocean View–Strawberry Beach, 5 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Wilder Ranch State Park Beach–Fern Grotto Beach, 4 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

6. The Triangle–Arboretum Pond, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 181 min of walking

7. Chinquapin Trail–Long Meadow Trail Loop, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 169 min of walking

8. Eucalyptus Loop–Old Cabin Trail Loop, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 182 min of walking

9. Overlook & Cowboy Loop Trail via Wilder Ridge Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 119 min of walking

10. Point Santa Cruz–2222 Beach, 3 beaches 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. 2222 Beach & West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Sharpe Overlook & 2222 Beach via West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint