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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Pomponio Creek Road 0 mi away

    Be there by 7:54 PM

    1. Be there7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Coyote Creek Road & Star Hill Road 1.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Sand Beach–Pescadero Beach, 3 beaches 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Pomponio Truck Trail 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Pomponio Reservoir via Pomponio Truck Trail 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Mount Ellen & Pomponio Canyon Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 91 min of walking

  7. Burns Chalks & Burns Chalk Fire Road 6 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Seal Rock Viewpoint–Cowell Ranch Beach, 3 beaches 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

  9. Half Moon Bay State Beach Viewpoint–Cowell Ranch Beach, 3 beaches 6.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Butano Ridge & Jeep Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  11. Elbow Tree–Irish Ridge Road, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

  12. South Leaf Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 16 min of walking