AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Thermal, 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.

7 of 12 spots
  1. Lincoln Street Sunset Point 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

  2. Fargo Canyon Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  3. Aqueduct Road & Fargo Canyon Road 6.8 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. CV Link 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 157 min of walking

  5. Canyon (Easy)–Canyon, 4 sights 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 111 min of walking

  6. Berdoo / Thermal Canyon Trail & Thermal Canyon Road 10 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Pinkham Canyon 10 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Lookout–20' Rope, 5 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 118 min of walking

  9. Dune Palms Road 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Eastside Drive 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

  11. Willis Palms Loop 15.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 143 min of walking

  12. Pushwalla Palms Trail 16.2 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