Sunset hikes near Apache Junction, 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. Phon D Sutton 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. North Bulldog Mine Road 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Goldfield Florence Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Silly Mountain & Brittlebush Trail via Goldfield Florence Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. North Cortez Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

6. East Lost Dutchman Boulevard 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Deer Tanks Loop #306 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Channel Trail–County Line Trail Loop, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 122 min of walking

9. County Line Trail–Ruidoso Trail Loop, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 69 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Dome Mountain via Phon D Sutton 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 183 min of walking

11. Forest Road 1336 4 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:14 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Palo Verde Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

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

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