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. Upper High Meadow Viewpoint–Bella Vista Trail, 5 sights 0.4 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

2. Black Mountain–Upper High Meadow Viewpoint, 7 sights 0.5 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

3. Bella Vista Trail–Canyon Trail, 5 sights 2.9 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–Bella Vista Trail, 9 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Indian Creek Trail & Monte Bello Road (Trail) 3.1 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

6. Stevens Creek Trail 3.3 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

7. Mary Davey Memorial–Chamise Trail, 4 sights 0.2 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. High Meadow Viewpoint–Mary Davey Memorial, 5 sights 0.2 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

9. Chamise Trail 0.5 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

10. Bodhidharma Cave–Canyon Trail, 7 sights 3.9 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

11. Charcoal Road & Table Mountain Trail 4.1 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

12. Horseshoe Lake–Bodhidharma Cave, 5 sights 4.9 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 · 70 ft climb · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint