AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Cathermola Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  2. Cothran Road 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  3. Ralph's Mountain 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  4. Calvilo 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  5. Loma Almaden Road 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Adams Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 39 min of walking

  7. Crystal Peak–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Mount Chual–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Cathermola Road & Mount Umunhum Loma Prieta Road 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  11. Mount Umunhum Trail 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. El Sombroso–Barlow Road, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

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