Sunset hikes near Aguanga, ca

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. Tunnel Spring via Pacific Crest Trail 24 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 141 min of walking

2. Pacific Crest Trail 24 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1480 ft climb · 127 min of walking

3. Cedar Spring & Cedar Springs Trail 24 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 139 min of walking

4. Goff Flat Road 23 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 67 min of walking

5. Pimlico Canyon 22.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 121 min of walking

6. Amite Lane 40.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 68 min of walking

7. Herman's Hike 42.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 214 min of walking

8. Willis Palms Loop 44.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 83 min of walking

9. Hidden Palms Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 7 sights 44.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 119 min of walking

10. Moon Country Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 4 sights 44.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Shadow Mountain Lane 43.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Vista Chino 43.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint