AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Wilder Ranch–Aloe Vera Forts, 8 beaches 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Ocean View–Strawberry Beach, 5 beaches 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Wilder Ranch State Park Beach–Fern Grotto Beach, 4 beaches 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

  4. Point Santa Cruz–2222 Beach, 3 beaches 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. 2222 Beach & West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Sharpe Overlook & 2222 Beach via West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Natural Bridges Rock Arch–Natural Bridges State Beach Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Long Meadow Trail–Prairie View Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Upper Quarry–Camper Park, 7 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 68 min of walking

  10. Prairie View Trail–UCSC Connector/Cave Gulch, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  11. Horse Trough Spring–Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench, 10 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Upper Moore Creek Natural Reserve–Camper Park, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 56 min of walking

Show longer hikes too