Sunset hikes near Chiriaco Summit, 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. Lost Palms Oasis–Cottonwood Spring, 3 groves 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 166 min of walking

2. Gas Line Road & Red Cloud Mine Road Loop 11.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

3. Red Cloud Mine Road Loop 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:29 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Pinkham Canyon 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

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

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 143 min of walking

5. Little Box Canyon Jeep Trail & Meccacopia Jeep Trail 12.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 106 min of walking

6. Little Box Canyon Jeep Trail 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 99 min of walking

7. Berdoo / Thermal Canyon Trail & Thermal Canyon Road 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 90 min of walking

8. Canyon (Easy)–Canyon, 4 sights 18.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 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 20.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Lookout–20' Rope, 5 sights 17.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Meek Mine Road & OK Mine Road 23.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 160 min of walking

12. Brooklyn Mine Road & OK Mine Road 23.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 154 min of walking