Sunset hikes near The Plaza, 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. Joe Davis Drive–Mountain Avenue, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. El Paseo Drive & Primrose Lane via Two Mile Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 118 min of walking

3. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 5 sights 3.3 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

4. Cable Stop Across Road & El Paseo Drive 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 126 min of walking

5. Old Dale Road & Sherman Hoyt Avenue Loop via Sullivan Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

6. Bedouin Avenue–Cable Stop Across Road, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 74 min of walking

7. Bedouin Avenue–Foothill Drive Loop, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 39 min of walking

8. Singing Sands Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

9. El Paseo Drive & Park Avenue via Mojave Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 140 min of walking

10. Mountain Avenue–Old Dale Road, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking

11. Canyon Road & Chiverton Drive via Sunrise Road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

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

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 150 min of walking

12. Gorgonio Drive–Joshua Drive, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 94 min of walking