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. Coyote Peak–Coyote Peak Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 104 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. El Sombroso–Barlow Road, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car10:56 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Rocky Ridge Trail 2.8 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. Pueblo via Stile Ranch 2.8 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. Santa Teresa Springs–Bernal Hill Loop, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Coyote Alamitos Canal & Mine Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

7. Coyote Peak Trail & Coyote Peak 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Coyote Peak Trail–Coyote Peak, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Ohlone Viewpoint–Coyote Peak Trail, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 81 min of walking

10. Los Alamitos Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 77 min of walking

11. Calero Creek Trail & Fortini 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

12. Los Cerritos Pond–Figueroa Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 84 min of walking