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 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Herman's Hike 3 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

3. Hidden Palms Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 6 sights 3 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. Múmawet–McCallum Pond, 5 sights 3 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

5. Moon Country Viewpoint–McCallum Pond, 4 sights 3 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

6. McCallum Pond–Herman's Hike, 4 sights 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 car7:00 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

7. Belleville Road via Aqueduct Road 3.1 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

8. Helms Road via 17th Avenue 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Pickleball Pond–Smoke Tree Pond, 4 lakes 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Holeman Way 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Pickleball Pond–Main Gate Pond, 3 lakes 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 72 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Smoke Tree Pond–Main Gate Pond, 4 sights 0.9 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