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. North 183rd Avenue 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. West Thomas Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

3. South Watson Road 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 349 min of walking

4. Cicada Trail–Estrella Loop Trail (D-Votion), 3 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Copper State Crosscut–Recluse Loop, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Cicada Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Cicada Trail via Estrella Loop Trail (D-Votion) 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Roadrunner 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Cottontail 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. North Lake–South Lake, 6 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Blackjack–Coyote, 8 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 132 min of walking

12. Valley Vista–Lost Creek, 5 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 222 min of walking