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. Morgan City Wash 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car10:21 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 397 min of walking

2. Lake Pleasant–Cow Creek Road, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 326 min of walking

3. English Wells Road 12.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

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

5. North Picacho Wash Trail 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

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

6. 187th Avenue 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

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

7. Maricopa Trail 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. Black Canyon Trail & Maricopa Trail;Black Canyon Trail 13 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 237 min of walking

9. Palo Verde Tank & Maricopa Trail 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 212 min of walking

10. Hank Raymond Lake via Maricopa Trail 12 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

11. Old AZ 74 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 128 min of walking

12. West Saddleback Mountain Road 12.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 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 · 53 min of walking