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. Canyon Lake–La Barge Pool, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1520 ft climb · 357 min of walking

2. White Rock Spring–Black Mesa Trail #241 Loop, 8 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 143 min of walking

3. Hackberry Spring–Black Mesa Trail #241, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 264 min of walking

4. Black Top Mesa–Hackberry Spring, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 245 min of walking

5. Charlebois Spring–White Rock Spring, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 125 min of walking

6. Battleship Mountain–Canyon Lake, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 330 min of walking

7. Boulder Canyon Trail #103 Viewpoint–Boulder Canyon Trail #103, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 65 min of walking

8. Cholla Tank–Boulder Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking

9. La Barge Pool–Battleship Mountain scramble, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 63 min of walking

10. Bagley Tank–Willow Springs Basin Tank, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 245 min of walking

11. Hackberry Spring Trail & Second Water Trail #236 via Dutchman Trail #104 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 120 min of walking

12. Hackberry Spring Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint