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. Two Mile Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

2. El Paseo Drive & Park Avenue via Mojave Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 140 min of walking

3. McKinnon Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 46 min of walking

4. Nevada Trail–Old Miners Road, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Indian Trail–Old Miners Road, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Indian Trail & North Shady Lane via Wilson Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Gayley Lane–Mesa Drive, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 96 min of walking

8. Marks Road & Mesa Drive 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Bristol Avenue–Brown Road, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Singing Sands Road 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

11. Bedouin Avenue–Foothill Drive Loop, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

12. Old Dale Road & Sherman Hoyt Avenue Loop via Sullivan Road 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking