Sunset hikes near Twentynine Palms, 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. El Paseo Drive & Primrose Lane via Two Mile Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Joe Davis Drive–Mountain Avenue, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 5:41 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Old Dale Road & Sherman Hoyt Avenue Loop via Sullivan Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

5. Bedouin Avenue–Cable Stop Across Road, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Bedouin Avenue–Foothill Drive Loop, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

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

7. Singing Sands Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

8. El Paseo Drive & Park Avenue via Mojave Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Mountain Avenue–Old Dale Road, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking

10. Gorgonio Drive–Joshua Drive, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

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

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

11. Park Avenue 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Sheridan Avenue 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint