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. Bad Manor–North Canyon Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

2. North Canyon Trail–North Side Trail Loop, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 103 min of walking

3. Big Pine Spur–Big Pine Trail, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 134 min of walking

4. North Canyon Trail & North Side Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Bigfoot Trail & Panorama Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

6. Bigfoot Trail–Creosote Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Dorth Place–Midway Road, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Quail Springs Rock Exhibit Area–Trashcan Rock - East Face, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:12 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. Desert Trail Drive–La Ferney Avenue, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Outer Mongolia Climbing Area–Big Pine Trail, 4 sights 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 72 min of walking

11. Big Pine Trail–Boy Scout Trail, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:37 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 359 min of walking

12. Quail Mountain & x-country route via California Riding and Hiking Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 4:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:51 PM
    5. Dark8:12 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