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. Vallco Fashion Park Redwood Grove–East Ridge Trail, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 87 min of walking

2. Saratoga Toll Road Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Ridge Trail 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Goat Rock Overlook & Service Road Trail via Ridge Trail 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Emily Smith Observation Point & Service Road Trail via Ridge Trail 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Summit Rock–Service Road Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Sempervirens Point & Skyline To The Sea Trail via Saratoga Toll Road Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Loughry Woods Trail & Service Road Trail 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Saratoga Gap Trail & Service Road Trail 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Nutmeg Trail & Skyline To The Sea Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Parking Lot Rock–Ridge Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

12. Ridge Trail & Saratoga Gap Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking