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. Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail 0 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

2. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 0 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. Limekiln Trail 0.4 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

4. Madrone Knoll & Madrone Knoll Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 77 min of walking

5. Kennedy Trail 0.4 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

6. Calvilo 3 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

7. Hash Boulder–Parking Lot Rock, 6 rocks 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car11:34 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 11:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1530 ft climb · 406 min of walking

8. Loma Almaden Road 4.3 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

9. Cothran Road 4.4 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

10. Ralph's Mountain 4.5 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

11. Shady Rock–Platypus, 9 rocks 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car11:13 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 11:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1890 ft climb · 373 min of walking

12. Castle Rock–Balancing Rock, 7 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car10:56 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

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

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1820 ft climb · 338 min of walking