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. Bear Valley Trail–Greenpicker Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 269 min of walking

2. Horse Trail–Kule Loklo, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 132 min of walking

3. Stewart Sunset Point–Bear Valley Trail, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 198 min of walking

4. Kule Loklo–Horse Trail, 3 sights 0.2 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

5. Santa Maria Beach–Sculptured Beach, 7 sights 0.4 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

6. Mount Wittenberg–Sky Trail, 4 sights 1.3 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

7. Baldy Trail–Mount Wittenberg Trail, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

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

8. Mount Wittenberg Trail–Sky Trail, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

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

9. Bolinas Ridge Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 90 min of walking

10. Baldy Trail–Bear Valley Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 147 min of walking

11. Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area–Jewell Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 258 min of walking

12. Firtop–Bolema Trail, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 143 min of walking