Sunset hikes near Adobe, az

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. Great Horned Owl Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 92 min of walking

2. H-1 Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. New River Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 230 min of walking

4. Aso Tank–Snodgrass Tank, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 230 min of walking

5. Basalt Trail–Biscuit Flat, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 123 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Hawk's Nest Trail & Valle Verde Trail via Dixie Mountain Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 58 min of walking

7. Circumference Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 37 min of walking

8. Valle Verde Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

9. CAP Road Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 71 min of walking

10. Tin Can Tank–Cactus Wren Trail, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 104 min of walking

11. Union Peak–Great Horned Owl Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 63 min of walking

12. Desert Iguana Trail–H-3 Trail Loop, 3 sights 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 18 min of walking