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. Historic "Old Colma Rd" (1879-1915) Viewpoint & Old San Pedro Mountain Road 0.2 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

2. Brooks Creek Trail–Montara Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0.4 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. Pilarcitos Lake–Brooks Creek Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 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 · 640 ft climb · 73 min of walking

4. Peak Mountain–Brooks Creek Trail, 3 sights 1.5 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

5. Brooks Creek Trail & Montara Mountain Trail 1.5 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

6. Fifield Ridge Road & Montara Mountain Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 81 min of walking

7. Montara Mountain Viewpoint–Devils Slide Beach, 7 beaches 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 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

8. Devils Slide Beach–Gray Whale Cove State Beach, 6 beaches 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 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. Montara Mountain Beach–Montara State Beach, 3 beaches 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:56 PM

   1. Be there7:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Montara State Beach & North Peak Access Road via Old San Pedro Mountain Road 1.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Hazelnut Trail–Valley View Trail, 3 sights 2.1 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

12. Montara State Beach & Old San Pedro Mountain Road 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead