Sunset hikes near Cottonwood Ranch, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Skunk Creek Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 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 · 4 min of walking

  3. West Butler Drive 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Leave by 3:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 310 min of walking

  6. New River Trail 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. New River Trail West 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 101 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 18 min of walking

  10. New River Trail East 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  11. Grand Canalscape 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 30 min of walking