Sunset hikes near Boyes Hot 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 139 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 54 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 93 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 97 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Luiz Fire Road 18.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1390 ft climb · 104 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 109 min of walking

  9. Queenstone Fire Road 19.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 56 min of walking

  10. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  12. Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint