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. Kule Loklo–Horse Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Horse Trail–Kule Loklo, 7 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Santa Maria Beach–Sculptured Beach, 7 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Stewart Sunset Point–Bear Valley Trail, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Mount Wittenberg–Sky Trail, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

7. Baldy Trail–Mount Wittenberg Trail, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

8. Mount Wittenberg Trail–Sky Trail, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

9. Bolinas Ridge Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area–Jewell Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Education Center & Laguna Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

12. Baldy Trail–Bear Valley Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

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