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. North Canyon Trail–North Side Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

2. Big Pine Trail–Boy Scout Trail, 3 sights 3.1 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

3. David Knopp via Sunnyslope Drive 2.1 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

4. Sunnyslope Drive 2.3 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

5. Midway Road via Whitmoore Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

6. Dorth Place 2 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

7. Delaware Avenue–Dorth Place, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Cascade Road–Pipeline Road, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

9. Whitmoore Road via Gianneli Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 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 3.8 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. Desert Quail Drive & Foothill Drive 4.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. North View Loop 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 47 min of walking