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. Herman's Hike 0.6 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

2. Amite Lane 1.8 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. Willis Palms Loop Loop 2.6 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

4. Hidden Palms Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 6 sights 2.8 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

5. Múmawet–McCallum Pond, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

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

6. Moon Country Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 4 sights 2.8 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

7. McCallum Pond–Herman's Hike, 4 sights 2.8 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

8. Shadow Mountain Lane 0 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

9. Vista Chino 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

10. Smoke Tree Pond–Main Gate Pond, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Sky Valley Road via Pole Road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:01 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

12. Pickleball Pond–Roadrunner Pond, 5 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 92 min of walking