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 Horse Mountain via Lost Horse Mine Loop Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 121 min of walking

2. Boy Scout Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 281 min of walking

3. Hunk Rock - East Face–Chongo Boulder, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 347 min of walking

4. Cap Rock–Chongo Boulder, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Beaver Boulder–Hunk Rock - East Face, 4 cliffs 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

6. Old Lost Horse Road Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 44 min of walking

7. Stubbe Springs Loop Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 92 min of walking

8. Quail Mountain & x-country route via California Riding and Hiking Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 319 min of walking

9. Skull Rock–Face Rock, 6 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 279 min of walking

10. Figures on a Landscape–Solid Gold, 5 cliffs 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 61 min of walking

11. Split Rock–Desert Queen Mine Road, 5 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 228 min of walking

12. Face Rock–Desert Queen Mine Road, 6 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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