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 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Sunnyslope Drive 2.8 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

3. David Knopp via Sunnyslope Drive 3 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

4. Midway Road via Whitmoore Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Dorth Place 3 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

6. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 4 sights 1 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

7. Alfalfa Avenue–Dichondra Avenue, 3 sights 1.2 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

8. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. El Paseo Drive–Hillcrest Drive, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Canyon Road & El Paseo Drive 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

11. Canyon Road–Papoose Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

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

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

12. Canyon Road–Desert Flower Avenue, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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