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. Sand Beach–Pescadero Beach, 3 beaches 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Pomponio Creek Road 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Pomponio Truck Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Burns Chalks via Pomponio Truck Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Pomponio Reservoir via Pomponio Truck Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Coyote Creek Road & Star Hill Road 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Butano Ridge & Jeep Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 86 min of walking

8. Jackson Flats Trail–Mill Ox Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Año Nuevo Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

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

10. Candelabra Trail & Goat Hill Trail 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 43 min of walking

11. Doe Ridge Trail 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 41 min of walking

12. Gazos Trail & Goat Hill Trail 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 42 min of walking

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