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 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 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 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 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 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Múmawet–McCallum Pond, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 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 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 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 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Pickleball Pond–Smoke Tree Pond, 4 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

9. Holeman Way 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Smoke Tree Pond–Main Gate Pond, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Main Gate Pond–20th Avenue, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 73 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint