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 0.8 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. Flat Top Mountain 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 48 min of walking

3. 17th Avenue 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Belleville Road via Aqueduct Road 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Alpha Trail & COVID Monument Trail via Sky Line Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Hacienda Avenue Loop 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 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 · 120 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Corkill Road 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Herman's Hike 5.4 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

9. 15th Avenue 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

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

10. Willis Palms Loop 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 165 min of walking

11. Pickleball Pond–Roadrunner Pond, 5 lakes 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 108 min of walking

12. Vista de Oro 6.7 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