Sunset hikes near Shadow Ridge Creek, 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. Herman's Hike 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Amite Lane 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Willis Palms Loop Loop 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Múmawet–McCallum Pond, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 168 min of walking

5. Hidden Palms Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Moon Country Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. McCallum Pond–Herman's Hike, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

8. Shadow Mountain Lane 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Vista Chino 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

10. Pushwalla Palms Trail 4.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:08 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:08 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Alpha Trail & COVID Monument Trail via Sky Line Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Dune Palms Road 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint