Sunset hikes near Fountain View, 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. Sunrise Peak & Peak Spur via Sunrise Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Andrews-Kinsey Trail (Moderately Difficult)–Lost Dog Wash Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Dixie Mine, 7 sights 3.3 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

4. Prospector Scenic View–Dixie Mine, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Lost Dog Overlook & Promenade Trail (Moderate) via Sunrise Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 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 · 500 ft climb · 78 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Morrell's Boulder–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 10 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 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.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 129 min of walking

7. Harris's Hawk Vista–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 9 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 93 min of walking

8. Vulture View Scenic Point–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 9 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 95 min of walking

9. Mountain Spring–Windgate Pass Viewpoint Loop, 11 sights 4.9 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 · 880 ft climb · 91 min of walking

10. Very Large Cactus–Anasazi Spur, 7 sights 5.1 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. Dark7:16 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

11. Bell Pass–104th Street Spur, 6 sights 5.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Inspiration Viewpoint–Windgate Pass Viewpoint, 7 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking