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–Hillcrest Drive, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Alfalfa Avenue–Dichondra Avenue, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Canyon Road & El Paseo Drive 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Dichondra Avenue via Pampas Avenue 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Cielito Drive 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 57 min of walking

6. Indian Cove Road 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Head back7:22 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:32 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Desert Quail Drive & Foothill Drive 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Sunnyslope Drive 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. David Knopp via Sunnyslope Drive 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:47 PM

   1. Be there6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:07 PM
   3. Dark7:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Midway Road via Whitmoore Road 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Dorth Place 5.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:32 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:32 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Cable Stop Across Road & Old Dale Road 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 82 min of walking

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