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. Valley View Trail Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 45 min of walking

2. Peak Mountain–Brooks Creek Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 71 min of walking

3. Brooks Creek Trail–Montara Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 71 min of walking

4. Brooks Creek Trail & Montara Mountain Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 71 min of walking

5. Historic "Old Colma Rd" (1879-1915) Viewpoint & Old San Pedro Mountain Road 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Fifield Ridge Road & Sweeney Meadow Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 51 min of walking

7. Baquiano Trail & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:57 PM

   1. Be there7:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:17 PM
   3. Dark8:45 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Pilarcitos Lake & Fifield Ridge Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 51 min of walking

9. Scarpers Trail & Spine Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:16 PM
   3. Head back8:31 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 9 min of walking

10. Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay & Mori Ridge Trail via Sweeney Ridge Trail 2 mi away

    Be there by 7:57 PM

    1. Be there7:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:17 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Montara State Beach & North Peak Access Road via Old San Pedro Mountain Road 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Montara Mountain Beach–Montara State Beach, 3 beaches 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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