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 & Promenade 0 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

2. Coastal Trail–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

3. Mori Point–Timigtac Trail, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Head back8:32 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

4. Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 1.1 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

5. Baquiano Trail & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 1.1 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

6. Baquiano Trail & Sneath Lane Trail 2.3 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

7. Jepson Laurel via Sawyer Camp Trail 3.2 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

8. Fifield Ridge Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 119 min of walking

9. Historic "Old Colma Rd" (1879-1915) Viewpoint & Old San Pedro Mountain Road 3.3 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

10. Brooks Creek Trail–Montara Mountain Trail, 3 sights 3.3 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

11. Hazelnut Trail–Valley View Trail, 3 sights 3.6 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. Peak Mountain–Brooks Creek Trail, 3 sights 3.8 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