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. Pushwalla Palms Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 135 min of walking

2. McCallum Pond–Herman's Hike, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Hidden Palms Viewpoint via Pushwalla Palms Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Moon Country Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

5. Múmawet via Pushwalla Palms Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 87 min of walking

6. Dune Palms Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 96 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Eastside Drive 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

8. Amite Lane & Shadow Mountain Lane 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Willis Palms Loop 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 102 min of walking

10. Herman's Hike 5 mi away

    Leave by 4:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:38 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 347 min of walking

11. CV Link 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

12. Holeman Way 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 1 min before dark.

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