Sonoran Preserve

Sonoran Preserve Sunset Point

2.9 mi · ▲ 578 ft · 1 hr 15 min

Sonoran Preserve Sunset Point is a 2.9-mile out-and-back in Sonoran Preserve near Anthem, AZ. The route reaches Sonoran Preserve Sunset Point at the turnaround, 1.4 miles in. It climbs 578 ft, with sections as steep as 36% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi1,808 – 2,218 ft · steepest grade: 36%3.0 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 33.80010, -112.09648
Nearest town Anthem, AZ

Directions

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Sonoran Preserve Sunset Point

2.9 mi · ▲ 578 ft · 1 hr 15 min

Elevation 1,807–2,219 ft

Out & Back · Sonoran Preserve

Trailhead: 33.80010, -112.09648

Weather Sep 4: Overcast, high 98°F / low 79° · precip 3% · wind 3 mph · sunrise 6:05 AM · sunset 6:52 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 1 miTurn right, heading N.
  3. 350 ftBear right, heading NE.
  4. 0.4 miReach Sonoran Preserve Sunset Point, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 0.4 miBear left, heading SW.
  6. 350 ftTurn left, heading S.
  7. 1 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

100% dirt

Weather

OvercastTemperature 98°F79°
Feels like93°Precip3%Wind3 mphUV8Humidity25%
Rained 0.2″ 4 days ago
Hourly temperature
100°75°
Sunrise 6:05 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM9 PMSunset 6:52 PM
Sat 99°79°
Sun 100°78°
Mon 101°84°
Tue 102°85°
Wed 101°84° 20%
Thu 99°85° 27%

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~17 min). Leave by 6:15 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Horses allowed on the whole route
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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