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. Amite Lane 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Herman's Hike 1.8 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

3. Hidden Palms Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 250 min of walking

4. Moon Country Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 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.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 166 min of walking

5. Múmawet–McCallum Pond, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. McCallum Pond–Herman's Hike, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 159 min of walking

7. Willis Palms Loop 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Shadow Mountain Lane 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

9. Vista de Oro 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Pushwalla Palms Trail 5.1 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

11. Dune Palms Road 6.9 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

12. Holeman Way 6.6 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