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. Belleville Road via Aqueduct Road 0.2 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

2. 17th Avenue 0.5 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

3. Alpha Trail & COVID Monument Trail via Sky Line Trail 1.3 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

4. Corkill Road via Hacienda Avenue 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

5. Corkill Road 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

6. 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

7. Pickleball Pond–Main Gate Pond, 3 lakes 1.6 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

8. Smoke Tree Pond–Main Gate Pond, 4 sights 1.6 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

9. Main Gate Pond–20th Avenue, 3 sights 1.6 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 · 80 ft climb · 73 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Roadrunner Pond–Longvue Road, 3 sights 2.4 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

11. Penny Lane via Pole Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 94 min of walking

12. Penny Lane & Sky Valley Road 3.4 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