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. Ravenswood Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. A3W–A2E, 5 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 258 min of walking

3. A2E–Sunnyvale WPCP West Pond, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car10:37 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 254 min of walking

4. Renzel Trail via Adobe Creek Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Permanente Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

6. San Francisco Bay Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Stevens Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Stevens Creek Viewpoint via San Francisco Bay Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. San Francisquito Creek Trail 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. San Francisco Bay Viewpoint–San Francisco Bay Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

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

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

11. Alameda Creek & Shoreline Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. No Name Trail & Shoreline Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint