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. Quail Mountain & x-country route via California Riding and Hiking Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car10:51 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 327 min of walking

2. Covington Crest Viewpoint & Covington Crest Trail via California Riding and Hiking Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 256 min of walking

3. North Canyon Trail via Maze Loop Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 283 min of walking

4. California Riding and Hiking Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 310 min of walking

5. Bad Manor–North Canyon Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

6. Bigfoot Trail & Panorama Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Bigfoot Trail–Creosote Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 63 min of walking

8. Quail Springs Rock Exhibit Area–Trashcan Rock - East Face, 6 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 253 min of walking

9. North Canyon Trail & North Side Trail 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 48 min of walking

10. Belleville Road via Aqueduct Road 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. 17th Avenue 7.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Alpha Trail & COVID Monument Trail via Sky Line Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 128 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint