Sunset hikes near Desert Vista Estates III, 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. Channel Trail–Crismon Wash Trail, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 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 — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Blevins Trail–Moon Rock Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 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.

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

3. Desert Hawk Trail & Lost Sheep Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 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.

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

4. Moon Rock Trail & Talon Trail via Pass Mountain Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 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.

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

5. Usery Mountain–Iron Goat Trail, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 2:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 424 min of walking

6. Pass Mountain–Chain Fruit Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 192 min of walking

7. Maricopa Madness–Maricopa Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 101 min of walking

8. South Cat Peak–Bulldog Saddle Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. Maricopa Trail–Rattler, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 89 min of walking

10. Cat's Peaks loop & Chain Fruit Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking

11. Merkle Hills–Merkle Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Chain Fruit Trail–Desert Hawk Trail, 3 sights 3.3 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