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. Coyote Alamitos Canal 1 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

2. Los Alamitos Creek Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

3. Los Capitancillos Ponds–Almaden Lake Park Beach, 4 lakes 0 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

4. Kennedy Trail 4.6 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

5. Coyote Creek Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

6. Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail 5.2 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

7. El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 5.2 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

8. Bernal Hill Loop–Coyote Alamitos Canal, 6 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 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.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Limekiln Trail 5.3 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

10. Coyote Peak Trail–Fortini, 5 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 106 min of walking

11. Mount Umunhum Trail 6.2 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

12. Coyote Peak Trail–Coyote Peak Loop, 7 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 54 min of walking