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. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Dixie Mine, 7 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 90 min of walking

2. Prospector Scenic View–Dixie Mine, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Andrews-Kinsey Trail (Moderately Difficult)–Lost Dog Wash Trail, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Morrell's Boulder–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 10 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 129 min of walking

5. Harris's Hawk Vista–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 9 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 93 min of walking

6. Vulture View Scenic Point–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 9 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 95 min of walking

7. Mountain Spring–Windgate Pass Viewpoint Loop, 11 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 91 min of walking

8. Sunrise Peak–Mesquite Tree, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Bell Pass–104th Street Spur, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Inspiration Viewpoint–Windgate Pass Viewpoint, 7 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

11. Prairie Falcon Overlook–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 2:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car10:11 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1600 ft climb · 423 min of walking

12. Lost Dog Overlook & Promenade Trail (Moderate) via Sunrise Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 78 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint