Sunset hikes

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. South Watson Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

2. South Apache Road–South Norton Drive, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 193 min of walking

3. Roosevelt Irrigation District Canal Service Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. South 223rd Avenue 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Airport Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

6. West Sunland Avenue 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 164 min of walking

7. Cicada Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

8. Cicada Trail–Estrella Loop Trail (D-Votion), 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 108 min of walking

9. Cicada Trail via Estrella Loop Trail (D-Votion) 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 116 min of walking

10. Skyline Regional Park Sunset Point–Chuckwalla Trail, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 200 min of walking

11. North Lake–South Lake, 6 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 173 min of walking

12. Pyrite Summit–Chuckwalla Trail, 6 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 158 min of walking