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. Black Mountain–Upper High Meadow Viewpoint, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2130 ft climb · 315 min of walking

2. Upper High Meadow Viewpoint–Bella Vista Trail, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 131 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Bella Vista Trail–Canyon Trail, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 56 min of walking

4. Ewing Hill–Black Mountain, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 184 min of walking

5. Stevens Creek Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. High Meadow Viewpoint–Mary Davey Memorial, 5 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 99 min of walking

7. Mary Davey Memorial–Chamise Trail, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 93 min of walking

8. Chamise Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 103 min of walking

9. Indian Creek Trail & Monte Bello Road (Trail) 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 42 min of walking

10. Charcoal Road & Table Mountain Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1430 ft climb · 149 min of walking

11. Bodhidharma Cave–Canyon Trail, 7 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Grizzly Flat Trail North–Grizzly Flat Trail South, 5 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint