Sunset hikes near Horse Mesa, 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. Cane Spring via Cottonwood 3.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Black Top Mesa–Canyon Lake, 7 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2160 ft climb · 459 min of walking

3. Canyon Lake–La Barge Pool, 7 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1520 ft climb · 357 min of walking

4. Amethyst Mine Trail–Amethyst Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 213 min of walking

5. Amethyst Mine Trail–Brown's Peak Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. White Rock Spring–Black Mesa Trail #241 Loop, 8 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 143 min of walking

7. Hackberry Spring–Black Mesa Trail #241, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 264 min of walking

8. Battleship Mountain–Canyon Lake, 5 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 330 min of walking

9. Boulder Canyon Trail #103 Viewpoint–Boulder Canyon Trail #103, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 65 min of walking

10. La Barge Pool–Battleship Mountain scramble, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 63 min of walking

11. Cholla Tank–Boulder Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking

12. Sandy Beach via Cottonwood 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 153 min of walking