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. Pomponio Truck Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 51 min of walking

2. Pomponio Reservoir via Pomponio Truck Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 49 min of walking

3. Butano Ridge & Jeep Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Pomponio Creek Road 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:50 PM

   1. Be there6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Sand Beach–Pescadero Beach, 3 beaches 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:51 PM

   1. Be there6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Dark7:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Burns Chalks–Pomponio Reservoir, 3 summits 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 20 min of walking

7. Jackson Flats Trail–Mill Ox Trail Loop, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 43 min of walking

8. Candelabra Trail & Goat Hill Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 36 min of walking

9. Doe Ridge Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:11 PM
   3. Head back7:26 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 35 min of walking

10. Gazos Trail & Goat Hill Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 36 min of walking

11. Doe Ridge Trail–Gazos Trail, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 35 min of walking

12. Año Nuevo Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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