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 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Big Pine Spur–Big Pine Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 75 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Indian Cove Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

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

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

4. Desert Quail Drive & Foothill Drive 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. David Knopp via Sunnyslope Drive 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Sunnyslope Drive 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Midway Road via Whitmoore Road 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

8. Dorth Place 1 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Whitmoore Road via Gianneli Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 30 min of walking

10. Desert Trail Drive & Pipeline Road via Two Mile Road 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 30 min of walking

11. Cascade Road–Pipeline Road, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 33 min of walking

12. Copper Mine Road–Desert Flower Avenue, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 81 min of walking