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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1790 ft climb · 103 min of walking

  2. CV Link 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

  3. Willis Palms Loop 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 158 min of walking

  4. Shadow Mountain Lane 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

  5. Amite Lane 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Pushwalla Palms Trail 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 135 min of walking

  7. Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 87 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

  11. Dune Palms Road 7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 96 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Eastside Drive 7 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking