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. Lost Palms Oasis–Cottonwood Spring, 3 groves 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Pinkham Canyon 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 130 min of walking

3. Little Box Canyon Jeep Trail & Meccacopia Jeep Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 139 min of walking

4. Aqueduct Road & Thermal Canyon Road 13.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:07 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:07 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Berdoo / Thermal Canyon Trail & Thermal Canyon Road 13.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:07 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:07 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Lookout–20' Rope, 5 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:07 PM

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

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

7. Canyon 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:07 PM

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

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

8. Little Box Canyon Jeep Trail 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:07 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Gas Line Road & Red Cloud Mine Road Loop 17.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

10. Meek Mine Road & OK Mine Road 19.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:06 PM

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

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 160 min of walking

11. Lincoln Street Sunset Point 20.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:07 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:07 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Fargo Canyon Road 20.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:08 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:08 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead