Sunset hikes near Cactus Villa, 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. Westworld 1 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Taliesin Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Gateway Saddle–Gateway Loop Trail, 6 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 211 min of walking

4. Javelina Trail–Quartz Trail, 3 sights 2 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

5. Quartz Trail 2.2 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

6. Lost Dog Overlook–Lost Dog Wash Trail, 3 sights 2.4 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. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Bell Pass, 7 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 2:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2150 ft climb · 443 min of walking

8. Paradise Trail 2.6 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

9. Desert Park Trail–Levee trail, 3 sights 2.6 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

10. Prairie Falcon Overlook–Bell Pass, 7 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 2:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car10:24 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 444 min of walking

11. Raven Roost Scenic View–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 2:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2200 ft climb · 414 min of walking

12. The Lookout–Bell Pass, 7 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 2:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2220 ft climb · 417 min of walking