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. Foster City Levee & Werder Pier 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. San Francisco Bay Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 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 — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Oracle Lagoon & Boardwalk Place Pond 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 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 · 34 min of walking

4. Boardwalk Place Pond 0.3 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. Dark8:44 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

5. Crystal Springs Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Old Cañada Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

7. Gerry Mon Memorial Bike Path 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

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

8. Seal Point Park 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

9. Edgewood Trail–Live Oak Trail Loop, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 85 min of walking

10. Franciscan Trail–Live Oak Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 52 min of walking

11. Live Oak Trail–Serpentine Trail Loop, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 47 min of walking

12. Ravenswood Trail 7.1 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. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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