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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Peak Mountain–Brooks Creek Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  2. Brooks Creek Trail–Montara Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  3. Hazelnut Trail–Valley View Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 109 min of walking

  4. Brooks Creek Trail & Montara Mountain Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  5. Valley View Trail Loop 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  6. Historic "Old Colma Rd" (1879-1915) Viewpoint & Old San Pedro Mountain Road 1.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:54 PM

    1. Be there7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Fifield Ridge Road & Sweeney Meadow Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 51 min of walking

  8. Baquiano Trail & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 1.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:57 PM

    1. Be there7:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Baquiano Trail & Sneath Lane Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  10. Pilarcitos Lake & Fifield Ridge Road 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 51 min of walking

  11. Scarpers Trail & Spine Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 9 min of walking

  12. Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:57 PM

    1. Be there7:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead