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. Foster City Levee & Werder Pier 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Gerry Mon Memorial Bike Path 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Seal Point Park 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. Jepson Laurel via Sawyer Camp Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 123 min of walking

5. Sweeney Meadow Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 332 min of walking

6. San Francisco Bay Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Oracle Lagoon & Boardwalk Place Pond 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

8. Boardwalk Place Pond 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

9. Fifield Ridge Road & Sweeney Meadow Trail 7.7 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

10. Pilarcitos Lake & Fifield Ridge Road 7.7 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. Old Cañada Road 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Scarpers Peak Serv Road 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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