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. Wildcat Tank–Maricopa Trail (BR to Bartlett Lake Road) Loop, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

2. Wildcat Hill–Dare A Sarah Option, 9 sights 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Old Trail 21–Old Trail 23 - West Express, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 375 min of walking

4. Brown's Summit Viewpoint–High Desert Trail, 13 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 311 min of walking

5. Sunset Vista–Brown's Ranch Road, 13 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 4:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 307 min of walking

6. Old Trail 21–Old Trail 23 - West Express, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. The Amphitheater–High Desert Trail, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 239 min of walking

8. Brown's Mountain–Brown's Summit Viewpoint, 10 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 283 min of walking

9. Old Camp Trail via Stagecoach Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Maricopa Trail (BR to Bartlett Lake Road)–South Diablo Trail, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Basalt Ridge Overlook–Brown's Ranch Road, 6 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

12. Dare A Sarah Option–Old Trail 16 - Dare A Sarah, 8 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking