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. Wildcat Tank–Maricopa Trail (BR to Bartlett Lake Road) Loop, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

2. Wildcat Hill–Dare A Sarah Option, 9 sights 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Old Trail 21–Old Trail 23 - West Express, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Old Camp Trail via Stagecoach Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

5. Maricopa Trail (BR to Bartlett Lake Road)–South Diablo Trail, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

6. Basalt Ridge Overlook–Brown's Ranch Road, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

7. Dare A Sarah Option–Old Trail 16 - Dare A Sarah, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

8. Black Hill Trail–Branding Iron Trail, 6 sights 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. 136th Street Express–Hawknest Trail, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 23 min of walking

10. Black Hill Tank–Black Hill Trail, 14 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 26 min of walking

11. Model A Tank–U2249, 4 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 24 min of walking

12. Cow Poke Trail–High Desert Trail, 10 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 25 min of walking

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