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. Los Alamitos Creek Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

2. Coyote Alamitos Canal 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Rocky Ridge Trail 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:53 PM

   1. Be there7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Pueblo via Stile Ranch 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:53 PM

   1. Be there7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Santa Teresa Springs–Bernal Hill Loop, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Coyote Alamitos Canal & Mine Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

7. Joice Trail–Norred Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

8. Bernal Hill Loop–Coyote Alamitos Canal, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Coyote Peak–Coyote Peak Viewpoint, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:13 PM
   3. Head back8:28 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Joice Trail & Norred Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 43 min of walking

11. Calero Creek Trail & Fortini 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

12. Ohlone Viewpoint–Coyote Peak Trail, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:13 PM
    3. Head back8:28 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 77 min of walking

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