Sunset hikes near Lake Tamarisk, 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 9.6 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 11.6 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

3. Meek Mine Road & OK Mine Road 26.7 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

4. Brooklyn Mine Road & OK Mine Road 26.8 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

5. Lost Palms Oasis–Cottonwood Spring, 3 groves 26 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

6. Carlisle Mine Road 30.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 118 min of walking

7. Gold Crown Road Loop 30.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 42 min of walking

8. Chadwick Road 32.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 40 min of walking

9. Chadwick Road & Old Dale Road 31.9 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

10. Pinkham Canyon 36.8 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

11. Little Box Canyon Jeep Trail & Meccacopia Jeep Trail 35.8 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

12. Little Box Canyon Jeep Trail 35.9 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