Sunset hikes near Guadalupe, 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. Hidden Valley Trail–Javelina Canyon Trail, 5 sights 1.4 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

2. Dobbins Lookout–Dobbin's Lookout Extenstion Viewpoint, 8 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 168 min of walking

3. Javelina Canyon Trail–Thondum Wihom Trail, 3 sights 2 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

4. Javelina Canyon Viewpoint–Black Rock Canyon Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 100 min of walking

5. Javelina Canyon Trail & Mormon Trail 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

6. Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

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

7. Lake Playa Del Rey via Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa Trail 2.3 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

8. Marcos de Niza Trail–Pima Canyon Loop Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 157 min of walking

9. Guadalupe Perimeter Trail–Marcos de Niza Trail Loop, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 111 min of walking

10. National Trail–Pima Canyon Loop Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lower Corona de Loma Trail–Old Man Trail, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

12. Rio Salado Pathway via Salt River Shore 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

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