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. Los Alamitos Creek Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

2. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   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

3. Coyote Alamitos Canal 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 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 — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Limekiln Trail 3.4 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. Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail 3.4 mi away

   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. Mount Umunhum Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 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.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Los Capitancillos Ponds–Almaden Lake Park Beach, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

8. Guadalupe Reservoir–Providencia Pond, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 43 min of walking

9. Providencia Pond–April Trail, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car11:22 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 11:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1460 ft climb · 370 min of walking

10. Randol Viewpoint–April Trail, 6 sights 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 44 min of walking

11. April Trail–Day Tunnel Trail, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 43 min of walking

12. Mine Hill–Hanging Tree, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 42 min of walking