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 1.5 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. Coyote Alamitos Canal 2.1 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

3. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 3.3 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

4. Blossom Hill & Santa Rosa Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 54 min of walking

5. Santa Rosa Trail & Valley View Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 52 min of walking

6. Valley View Trail & Vista Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 14 min of walking

7. Los Capitancillos Ponds–Almaden Lake Park Beach, 4 lakes 1.6 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. 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

9. Randol Viewpoint–April Trail, 6 sights 0.9 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

10. April Trail–Day Tunnel Trail, 5 sights 1.3 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

11. Guadalupe Reservoir–Providencia Pond, 6 sights 1.7 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 · 440 ft climb · 43 min of walking

12. Randol Trail 3.3 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