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. Pinkham Canyon 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Berdoo / Thermal Canyon Trail & Thermal Canyon Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 54 min of walking

3. Canyon (Easy)–Canyon, 4 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 111 min of walking

4. Aqueduct Road & Fargo Canyon Road 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Lookout–20' Rope, 5 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 118 min of walking

6. Little Box Canyon Jeep Trail & Meccacopia Jeep Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 106 min of walking

7. Little Box Canyon Jeep Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 99 min of walking

8. Lost Palms Oasis–Cottonwood Spring, 3 groves 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 166 min of walking

9. Lincoln Street Sunset Point 10.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:46 PM

   1. Be there6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Dark7:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Fargo Canyon Road 12.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:32 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. CV Link 16.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 157 min of walking

12. Face Rock–Desert Queen Mine Road, 6 sights 23.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 225 min of walking