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. Silver Creek Valley Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Joice Trail & Norred Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 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 · 170 ft climb · 43 min of walking

3. Santa Teresa Springs–Bernal Hill Loop, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 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.

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

4. Joice Trail–Norred Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

5. Coyote Peak–Coyote Peak Viewpoint, 8 sights 3 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. Dark8:41 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

6. Coyote Alamitos Canal & Mine Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 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.

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

7. Bernal Hill Loop–Coyote Alamitos Canal, 6 sights 3 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. Dark8:41 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

8. Coyote Creek Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

9. Coyote Peak Trail–Coyote Peak Loop, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 86 min of walking

10. Ohlone Viewpoint–Coyote Peak Trail, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 81 min of walking

11. Calero Creek Trail–Fortini, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 127 min of walking

12. Odette Morrow Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 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 · 50 min of walking