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. Upper Huckleberry Viewpoint–De La Veaga Trail, 5 sights 0 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

2. Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve Viewpoint–De La Veaga Trail, 4 sights 0.1 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

3. Lower Huckleberry Loop Trail–Quarry Road, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 42 min of walking

4. Bay Area Ridge Viewpoint–Phillips Loop, 4 sights 0.4 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

5. Round Top–De La Veaga Trail, 4 sights 0.6 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

6. Skyline Trail 0.6 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

7. Quarry Trail & Volcanic Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 107 min of walking

8. Round Top Loop Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 107 min of walking

9. Quarry Road–Quarry Trail, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. Convict Viewpoint–Quarry Trail, 4 sights 1 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. Eucalyptus Trail–Phillips Loop, 4 sights 1.1 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

12. Fern Trail & Redwood Peak Trail via French Trail 1.1 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