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. Coastal Trail–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Mori Point–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Head back8:33 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Coastal Trail & Promenade 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:57 PM

   1. Be there7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:58 PM

   1. Be there7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Baquiano Trail & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:58 PM

   1. Be there7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Baquiano Trail & Sneath Lane Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Historic "Old Colma Rd" (1879-1915) Viewpoint & Old San Pedro Mountain Road 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:18 PM
   3. Dark8:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Brooks Creek Trail–Montara Mountain Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

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

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

9. Hazelnut Trail–Valley View Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:46 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Peak Mountain–Brooks Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Head back8:32 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:46 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

11. Valley View Trail Loop 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Head back8:32 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:46 PM

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

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

12. Pilarcitos Lake–Brooks Creek Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Head back8:32 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 73 min of walking