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. Skull Rock–Face Rock, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

2. Split Rock–Lucky Boy Vista, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 222 min of walking

3. Lucky Boy Vista–Elton Mine, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

4. Arch Rock–White Tank, 3 rocks 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. California Riding and Hiking Trail 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Face Rock–Desert Queen Mine Road, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 102 min of walking

7. Bighorn Pass Road 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

8. Queen Valley Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

9. Lost Horse Mountain via California Riding and Hiking Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car11:17 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1080 ft climb · 411 min of walking

10. Ryan Mountain Trail & Sheep Pass Connector Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Music Valley Access Road & Sunrise Drive via Gold Park Road 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Paac Kü̱vü̱hü̱’k via Geology Tour Road 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car11:07 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 410 min of walking