Sunset hikes near Hayfield, 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. Gas Line Road & Red Cloud Mine Road Loop 5.4 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

2. Red Cloud Mine Road Loop 5 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

3. Lost Palms Oasis–Cottonwood Spring, 3 groves 9 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

4. Meek Mine Road & OK Mine Road 20.3 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

5. Pinkham Canyon 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 130 min of walking

6. Little Box Canyon Jeep Trail & Meccacopia Jeep Trail 19 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

7. Little Box Canyon Jeep Trail 19 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

8. Brooklyn Mine Road & OK Mine Road 20.8 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

9. Berdoo / Thermal Canyon Trail & Thermal Canyon Road 24 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 54 min of walking

10. Gold Crown Road 24.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

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

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 113 min of walking

11. Chadwick Road & Old Dale Road 23.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 243 min of walking

12. Canyon (Easy)–Canyon, 4 sights 25 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