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 1.6 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

2. Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail 1.6 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

3. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 1.6 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. Loma Almaden Road 3.4 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

5. Kennedy Trail 0 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. Blossom Hill & Santa Rosa Trail 0.9 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

7. Valley View Trail & Vista Trail 0.9 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

8. Santa Rosa Trail & Valley View Trail 0.9 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

9. Los Capitancillos Ponds–Almaden Lake Park Beach, 4 lakes 2.7 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

10. Guadalupe Trail–New Almaden Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car11:20 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 11:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 345 min of walking

11. Guadalupe Trail & Senador Mine Trail Loop 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 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 · 340 ft climb · 50 min of walking

12. April Trail–Castillero Trail Loop, 9 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 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.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 60 min of walking