Sunset hikes near Ak-Chin Village, 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. Dry Reservoir & Gila Drain Road 15 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. West Dusty Lane 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Highly Falkner 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

4. Gila Drain Road 13.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 173 min of walking

5. Empire Boulevard Sunset Point–Empire Boulevard, 3 sights 17.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Wild Horse Pass Walking / Jogging Trail 17.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Max Delta Trail–Prospector Loop, 3 sights 19.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Ocotillo Road & West Riggs Road 19.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint Loop, 8 sights 20.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 129 min of walking

10. Alta to Hau'pal Connector–Alta-Bajada Connector Loop, 4 sights 20.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 95 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Bajada Trail & Ranger Trail 20.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 256 min of walking

12. Crosscut Viewpoint–Bajada Trail, 3 sights 20.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 245 min of walking