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 0.3 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. Ewing Hill–Bella Vista Trail, 9 sights 2.4 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

3. Bella Vista Trail–Canyon Trail, 5 sights 2.6 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. Indian Creek Trail & Monte Bello Road (Trail) 2.7 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

5. Black Mountain–Monte Bello Road (Trail) Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. High Meadow Viewpoint–Mary Davey Memorial, 5 sights 0 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. Chamise Trail 0 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

8. Mary Davey Memorial–Chamise Trail, 4 sights 0 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

9. Bodhidharma Cave–Canyon Trail, 7 sights 3.6 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

10. Charcoal Road & Table Mountain Trail 3.9 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. Horseshoe Lake–Bodhidharma Cave, 5 sights 4.5 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

12. Horseshoe Viewpoint–Horseshoe Lake, 6 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

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

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 181 min of walking