Sunset hikes near Chandler, 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. Ashley Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

2. Ruby Lake via Maricopa Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

3. Ruby Lake & Consolidated Canal Path via Maricopa Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

4. Consolidated Canal Path 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

5. Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 101 min of walking

6. Maricopa Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

7. Crossroads Park Lake & Eastern Canal Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

8. Pond #2–Pond #3, 6 lakes 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

9. Eastern Canal Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

10. Pond #5–Pond #2, 9 lakes 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lake Playa Del Rey via Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Freestone Pond 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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