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 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Herman's Hike 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 214 min of walking

3. Corkill Road 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Corkill Road via Hacienda Avenue 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. 17th Avenue 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:26 PM

   1. Be there6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Belleville Road via Aqueduct Road 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Alpha Trail & COVID Monument Trail via Sky Line Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Willis Palms Loop 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 178 min of walking

9. Hidden Palms Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 7 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 119 min of walking

10. Shadow Mountain Lane 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. 15th Avenue 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. 18th Avenue 4.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:27 PM

    1. Be there6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Dark7:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead