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. Nevada Trail–Old Miners Road, 7 sights 2.9 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

2. Mesa Drive & Steeg Road via Indian Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. El Paseo Drive & Primrose Lane via Two Mile Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

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

4. Schooler Road–Wikiup Road, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Calexico Avenue–Encanto Drive, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. El Paseo Drive via Bullion Mountain Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:08 PM
   3. Head back7:23 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

7. Cable Stop Across Road–El Paseo Drive, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Mesa Drive–North Shady Lane, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Gayley Lane–Mesa Drive, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

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

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

10. Kern Road–Leaches Lane, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 168 min of walking

11. Carey Road–Don's Road, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

12. Pipe Line Road & Star Lane 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 326 min of walking