Sunset hikes near Fort McDowell, 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. [FR 403] **4WD** via [FR 1847] **4WD** 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 41 min of walking

2. Prairie Falcon Overlook–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 2:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1600 ft climb · 423 min of walking

3. Windgate Pass Viewpoint–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 8 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1490 ft climb · 306 min of walking

4. Tom's Thumb–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 6 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 291 min of walking

5. The Lookout–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1350 ft climb · 295 min of walking

6. Raccoon Bluff–Big Sister Trail Loop, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 162 min of walking

7. Bush Lite West & Lower Salt River Interpretive Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 123 min of walking

8. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Dixie Mine, 7 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 90 min of walking

9. Hawes Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

10. Lower Salt River Interpretive Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Ridge Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Secret Trail via Saddle Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 119 min of walking