Sunset hikes near Desert Heights, 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. Alfalfa Avenue–Dichondra Avenue, 3 sights 1.1 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

2. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 4 sights 1.6 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

3. Canyon Road & El Paseo Drive 3.3 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

4. Dichondra Avenue via Pampas Avenue 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Cielito Drive 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 57 min of walking

6. Indian Cove Road 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Desert Quail Drive & Foothill Drive 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Sunnyslope Drive 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. David Knopp via Sunnyslope Drive 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:48 PM

   1. Be there6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Dark7:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Midway Road via Whitmoore Road 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Dorth Place 4.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Whitmoore Road via Gianneli Road 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 30 min of walking

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