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. Loma Prieta Road & Mount Chual Spur 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

2. Cathermola Road & Mount Umunhum Loma Prieta Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

3. Loma Prieta–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:53 PM

   1. Be there7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Crystal Peak–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:53 PM

   1. Be there7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Mount Chual–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:53 PM

   1. Be there7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Fire Road SA31 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

7. Maymens Flat 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Ridge Viewpoint & Hihn's Sulphur Spring Road via Hihn's Mill Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 163 min of walking

9. Hihn's Sulphur Spring Road & Ridge Trail via Hihn's Mill Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 165 min of walking

10. Santa Rosalia Viewpoint–Sand Point Overlook, 7 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 171 min of walking

11. Santa Rosalia Mountain–Olive Springs, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 131 min of walking

12. Maymens Flat Road 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking