AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Kennedy Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 4:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2000 ft climb · 231 min of walking

  2. Limekiln Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1930 ft climb · 225 min of walking

  3. Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 247 min of walking

  4. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1950 ft climb · 246 min of walking

  5. Loma Almaden Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  6. Los Capitancillos Ponds–Almaden Lake Park Beach, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  7. Calvilo 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  8. Ralph's Mountain 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  9. Cothran Road 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  10. Mount Umunhum Trail 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Cathermola Road 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 145 min of walking

  12. Cathermola Road & Mount Umunhum Loma Prieta Road 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

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