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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Pilarcitos Lake & Fifield Ridge Road 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 88 min of walking

  2. Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay–Pilarcitos Lake, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 8 min of walking

  3. Jepson Laurel via Sawyer Camp Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 129 min of walking

  4. Scarpers Trail & Spine Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Scarpers Peak Serv Road 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Fifield Ridge Road & Montara Mountain Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 87 min of walking

  7. Peak Mountain & Fifield Ridge Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  8. Sweeney Meadow Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 91 min of walking

  9. Dolphine & Middle Ridge 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  10. Brooks Creek Trail & Montara Mountain Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 126 min of walking

  11. Brooks Creek Trail–Montara Mountain Trail, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 126 min of walking

  12. Baquiano Trail & Sneath Lane Trail 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 94 min of walking