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. Pyrite Summit–Chuckwalla Trail, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Valley Vista–Mountain Wash trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

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

3. Granite Falls Trail–Mountain Wash trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

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

4. Skyline Regional Park Sunset Point–Chuckwalla Trail, 6 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Javelina Summit–Javelina Summit Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 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.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 131 min of walking

6. Justin's Trail–Lost Creek, 9 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 103 min of walking

7. North Rainbow Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Roosevelt Irrigation District Canal Service Road 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. South 223rd Avenue 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Airport Road 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

11. West Sunland Avenue 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

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

12. West Thomas Road 6.8 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