Sunset hikes near Borrego Springs, ca

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. Bull Canyon Road via Pacific Crest Trail 25.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 239 min of walking

2. Pimlico Canyon 26.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 121 min of walking

3. Tunnel Spring via Pacific Crest Trail 28.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 141 min of walking

4. Cedar Spring via Pacific Crest Trail 29.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 146 min of walking

5. Lincoln Street Sunset Point 31 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Goff Flat Road 29.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 67 min of walking

7. CV Link 33.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 157 min of walking

8. Canyon (Easy)–Canyon, 4 sights 36.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 111 min of walking

9. Aqueduct Road & Fargo Canyon Road 37.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Lookout–20' Rope, 5 sights 35.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 118 min of walking

11. Pinkham Canyon 39.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Berdoo / Thermal Canyon Trail & Thermal Canyon Road 39.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead