Sunset hikes near Smoke Tree, 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. Desert Quail Drive & Foothill Drive 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Canyon Road & El Paseo Drive 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Alfalfa Avenue–Dichondra Avenue, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

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

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 264 min of walking

6. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 270 min of walking

7. Canyon Road–Desert Flower Avenue, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 316 min of walking

8. Canyon Road–Papoose Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 218 min of walking

9. Giant Rock Road–Hillcrest Drive, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 245 min of walking

10. Pine City Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 31 min of walking

11. Desert Queen Mine Road–Pine City Trail, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Big Pine Trail–Boy Scout Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 359 min of walking