Sunset hikes near Rimlon, 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. Amite Lane 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Herman's Hike 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

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

3. Corkill Road 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Corkill Road via Hacienda Avenue 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. 17th Avenue 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Hidden Palms Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 7 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Willis Palms Loop 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Belleville Road via Aqueduct Road 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Alpha Trail & COVID Monument Trail via Sky Line Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 128 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Shadow Mountain Lane 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. 15th Avenue 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. 18th Avenue 5.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:25 PM

    1. Be there6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Dark7:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead