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

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Joe Davis Drive–Mountain Avenue, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Nevin Road–Pipe Line Road, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

4. Calexico Avenue & Ramona Drive via Mica Avenue 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Calexico Avenue–Encanto Drive, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

6. Amador Avenue & Ramona Drive 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

7. Cable Stop Across Road–El Paseo Drive, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

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

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

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

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking

9. Palm Drive & Pipe Line Road via Wilson Road 3.3 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

10. Bagdad Highway–Encanto Drive, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Ranch Road 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

12. Mesa Drive 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint