Sunset hikes near Sky Valley, 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. Alpha Trail & COVID Monument Trail via Sky Line Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

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

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

2. Herman's Hike 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. Hidden Palms Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 6 sights 3 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

4. Múmawet–McCallum Pond, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Moon Country Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 4 sights 3 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

6. McCallum Pond–Herman's Hike, 4 sights 3 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

7. Belleville Road via Aqueduct Road 3 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

8. Helms Road via 17th Avenue 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Pickleball Pond–Smoke Tree Pond, 4 lakes 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Holeman Way 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Pickleball Pond–Main Gate Pond, 3 lakes 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 72 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Smoke Tree Pond–Main Gate Pond, 4 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 109 min of walking