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. Alpha Trail & COVID Monument Trail via Sky Line Trail 1.4 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

2. Belleville Road via Aqueduct Road 3 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

3. Helms Road via 17th Avenue 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 49 min of walking

4. McCallum Pond–Herman's Hike, 4 sights 3 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

5. Herman's Hike 3 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

6. Hidden Palms Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 146 min of walking

7. Múmawet–McCallum Pond, 5 sights 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

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

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 149 min of walking

9. Willis Palms Loop 3.5 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

10. Holeman Way 2.4 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

11. Roadrunner Pond–Longvue Road, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 120 min of walking

12. Pickleball Pond–Roadrunner Pond, 4 lakes 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 94 min of walking