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 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 349 min of walking

2. Roosevelt Irrigation District Canal Service Road 3.1 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

3. South 223rd Avenue 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Airport Road 1.2 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

5. West Sunland Avenue 1.2 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

6. North Rainbow Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Skyline Regional Park Sunset Point–Chuckwalla Trail, 6 sights 4.7 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

8. South Apache Road–South Norton Drive, 4 sights 5.4 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

9. Granite Falls Trail–Mountain Wash trail, 4 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 98 min of walking

10. Pyrite Summit–Chuckwalla Trail, 6 sights 5.5 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

11. Valley Vista–Mountain Wash trail, 4 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 101 min of walking

12. Cicada Trail 6.2 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