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. Governor's Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

2. Governor's Viewpoint–Governor's Sunset Point, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

3. Governor's Sunset Point–Governor's Viewpoint Loop, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

4. Yellow Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

5. Quail Unit Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

6. Quail Unit Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

7. Herrmann Pond & Trail Shortcut via Governor's Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Yellow Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

9. Quail Unit Viewpoint Loop via Yellow Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:01 PM
   3. Head back7:16 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Yellow Viewpoint Loop via Yellow Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Yellow Viewpoint Loop via Yellow Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Quail Unit Viewpoint & Herrmann Pond via Governor's Trail 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

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