Sunset hikes near Las Villas, 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. The Praying Monk via Echo Canyon Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Big Butte Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 108 min of walking

3. Eland–Giraffe, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 138 min of walking

4. Elliot Ramada Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 106 min of walking

5. Petting Zoo–Papago Ponds, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 131 min of walking

6. Double Butte Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 106 min of walking

7. 5k Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 101 min of walking

8. Hole in the Rock–The Hole in the Rock, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 141 min of walking

9. Little Butte Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 108 min of walking

10. East Jackrabbit Road via Arizona Canal 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 314 min of walking

11. Tempe Town Lake–McKellips Lake, 13 lakes 3.4 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

12. East Canal Bank Road 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking