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. Estero Trail & Muddy Hollow Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Muddy Hollow Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Education Center & Laguna Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. Point Reyes Hill–Bayview Trail, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Bayview Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Santa Maria Beach–Sculptured Beach, 7 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 142 min of walking

7. Inverness Ridge Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

8. Limantour Spit Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Bucklin Trail & Perth Fire Road 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 97 min of walking

10. Bucklin Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Kule Loklo–Horse Trail, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

12. Baldy Trail–Mount Wittenberg Trail, 6 sights 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking