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. Big Pine Trail–Boy Scout Trail, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Indian Cove Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Desert Quail Drive & Foothill Drive 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. David Knopp via Sunnyslope Drive 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Sunnyslope Drive 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Midway Road via Whitmoore Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Dorth Place 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Alfalfa Avenue–Dichondra Avenue, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Canyon Road & El Paseo Drive 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:24 PM

    1. Be there6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Dark7:09 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:09 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 264 min of walking

12. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 270 min of walking