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 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

  2. Ralph's Mountain 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  3. Cothran Road 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  4. Limekiln Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 239 min of walking

  5. Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 10:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 258 min of walking

  6. Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 10:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1990 ft climb · 258 min of walking

  7. Cathermola Road 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1200 ft climb · 161 min of walking

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Kennedy Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 237 min of walking