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 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Santa Maria Beach–Sculptured Beach, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 136 min of walking

4. Bear Valley Trail–Greenpicker Trail, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car10:51 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 287 min of walking

5. Stewart Sunset Point–Bear Valley Trail, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 215 min of walking

6. Firtop–Bear Valley Trail, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 215 min of walking

7. Mount Wittenberg–Sky Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Baldy Trail–Mount Wittenberg Trail, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:20 PM
   3. Head back8:35 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Education Center & Laguna Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
    2. Sunset8:20 PM
    3. Head back8:35 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

11. Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area–Jewell Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:20 PM
    3. Head back8:35 PM
    4. At your car10:35 PM
    5. Dark8:49 PM

    Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 268 min of walking

12. Jewell Trail & Randall Trail via Bolinas Ridge Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:19 PM
    3. Head back8:34 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:48 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 93 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint