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. Levee trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

2. 104th Street Spur 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

3. East End–Mountain Spring, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Very Large Cactus–104th Street Spur, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Desert Spring Park Lake–104th Street Spur, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Desert Park Trail–Levee trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Tom's Thumb–Mountain Spring, 6 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1470 ft climb · 252 min of walking

8. Gateway Saddle–104th Street Spur Loop, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Windgate Pass Viewpoint–104th Street Spur, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Bell Pass–104th Street Spur, 6 sights 0.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Prairie Falcon Overlook–Bell Pass, 7 sights 0.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. The Lookout–Bell Pass, 8 sights 0.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead