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. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Roadrunner Pond–Longvue Road, 3 sights 0 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

10. Penny Lane & Sky Valley Road 0 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 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

11. Willis Palms Loop Loop 3.6 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

12. 17th Avenue 3.7 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

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