Sunset hikes

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 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 143 min of walking

2. Pushwalla Palms Trail 3.3 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

3. Amite Lane & Shadow Mountain Lane 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 98 min of walking

4. Dune Palms Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Eastside Drive 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

6. CV Link 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Moon Country Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 3 sights 3.7 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

8. Múmawet via Pushwalla Palms Trail 3.7 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

9. McCallum Pond–Herman's Hike, 4 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. Hidden Palms Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 6 sights 3.7 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

11. Herman's Hike 5.5 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

12. Shadow Mountain Lane 6.4 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