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. Yellow Viewpoint Loop via Yellow Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 140 min of walking

2. Yellow Viewpoint Loop via Yellow Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 141 min of walking

3. Quail Unit Viewpoint Loop via Yellow Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 146 min of walking

4. Quail Unit Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 13 min of walking

5. Quail Unit Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 13 min of walking

6. Quail Unit Viewpoint via Yellow Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Yellow Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 13 min of walking

8. Yellow Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 13 min of walking

9. Herrmann Pond & Trail Shortcut via Governor's Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:03 PM
   3. Head back7:18 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 58 min of walking

10. Quail Unit Viewpoint & Herrmann Pond via Governor's Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 13 min of walking

11. Governor's Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 13 min of walking

12. Governor's Sunset Point–Governor's Viewpoint Loop, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking