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. Crystal Peak–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 0 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

  2. Mount Chual–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 0 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

  3. Loma Prieta–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 0 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

  4. Cathermola Road & Mount Umunhum Loma Prieta Road 0.1 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

  5. Cathermola Road 0.2 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

  6. Mount Umunhum Trail 0.8 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

  7. Ralph's Mountain 1.8 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

  8. Cothran Road 1.8 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

  9. Loma Almaden Road 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

  10. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 246 min of walking

  11. Adams Trail 2.9 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

  12. Limekiln Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1970 ft climb · 228 min of walking