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

   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

2. 17th Avenue 0.5 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

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

4. Hacienda Avenue Loop 3.3 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

5. Corkill Road 3.5 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

6. Pickleball Pond–Roadrunner Pond, 4 lakes 2.2 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

7. Roadrunner Pond–Longvue Road, 3 sights 2.5 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

8. Pole Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Pickleball Pond–Roadrunner Pond, 5 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Penny Lane & Sky Valley Road 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 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

11. Amite Lane 6.2 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

12. Covington Crest Viewpoint & Covington Crest Trail via California Riding and Hiking Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:15 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 256 min of walking