Sunset hikes near Castle Hot Springs, 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. English Wells Road 12.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 6 min of walking

2. English Wells Road Loop via Trilby Wash 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. North Picacho Wash Trail 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. 187th Avenue 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Maricopa Trail 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Hank Raymond Lake via Maricopa Trail 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

7. West Saddleback Mountain Road 12.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

8. West Table Mesa Road 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

9. San Domingo Wash 15.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Buckhorn Road 15.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:34 PM

    1. Be there6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Dark7:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Daisy Mountain Trail 17.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 90 min of walking

12. North English Wells Road 17 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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