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. Indian Cove Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Desert Quail Drive & Foothill Drive 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 5 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Canyon Road & El Paseo Drive 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Alfalfa Avenue–Dichondra Avenue, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:08 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:08 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Canyon Road–Desert Flower Avenue, 5 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 316 min of walking

9. Canyon Road–Papoose Trail, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 218 min of walking

10. Dichondra Avenue via Pampas Avenue 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Rorick Way–Shoshone Valley Road, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 120 min of walking

12. Meldora Avenue & Rorick Way via Cielito Drive 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 57 min of walking