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. Mica Avenue via Two Mile Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 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 · 19 min of walking

2. Mountain Avenue & Singing Sands Road via Bullion Mountain Road 3.2 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 · 19 min of walking

3. Singing Sands Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 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 · 19 min of walking

4. Cable Stop Across Road & El Paseo Drive 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 143 min of walking

5. Mountain Avenue–Old Dale Road, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

6. Mica Avenue & Ramona Drive 2.4 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. Encanto Drive–Ramona Drive, 3 sights 2.4 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

8. Amador Avenue & Ramona Drive 2.4 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

9. Mesa Drive 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Bagdad Highway–Encanto Drive, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 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 · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Foley Drive via Indian Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:11 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

12. Sherman Hoyt Avenue 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:11 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