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. Leaches Lane–Pipe Line Road, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 388 min of walking

2. El Paseo Drive & Primrose Lane via Two Mile Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 118 min of walking

3. Joe Davis Drive–Mountain Avenue, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Mesa Drive–Nevada Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Singing Sands Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

6. Bedouin Avenue–Foothill Drive Loop, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 39 min of walking

7. Old Dale Road & Sherman Hoyt Avenue Loop via Sullivan Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

8. Cable Stop Across Road & El Paseo Drive 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 126 min of walking

9. Bedouin Avenue–Cable Stop Across Road, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 74 min of walking

10. Cable Stop Across Road–El Paseo Drive, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 130 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Gayley Lane–Mesa Drive, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Mountain Avenue–Old Dale Road, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking