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. Loma Almaden Road 0.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Ralph's Mountain 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  3. Cothran Road 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  4. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 4:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  5. Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 247 min of walking

  6. Mount Umunhum Trail 1.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Calvilo 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  8. Cathermola Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  9. Cathermola Road & Mount Umunhum Loma Prieta Road 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  10. Crystal Peak–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Mount Chual–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Loma Prieta–Cathermola Road, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead