Sunset hikes near Cahuilla Hills, 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. Willis Palms Loop 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 178 min of walking

2. Herman's Hike 10.3 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

3. Amite Lane 10.3 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

4. Shadow Mountain Lane 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

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

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

5. CV Link 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

6. Tunnel Spring via Pacific Crest Trail 10.7 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

7. Cedar Spring & Cedar Springs Trail 11 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

8. Hidden Palms Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 6 sights 11.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:49 PM

   1. Be there6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Pacific Crest Trail 11.4 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

10. Pushwalla Palms Trail 12.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. McCallum Pond–Herman's Hike, 4 sights 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Moon Country Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 3 sights 12.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead