Sunset hikes near Maricopa, 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. Dry Reservoir & Gila Drain Road 13.1 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. Gila Drain Road 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 173 min of walking

3. West Dusty Lane 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Wild Horse Pass Walking / Jogging Trail 15.1 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 — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. Highly Falkner & West Dusty Lane 16.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

6. Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint, 9 sights 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1240 ft climb · 353 min of walking

7. Bursera Canyon–Gila Trail, 3 sights 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking

8. Bursera Trail 16.8 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Lost Ranch Trail 16.8 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Bursera Canyon 16.8 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Dobbins Lookout–Dobbin's Lookout Extenstion Viewpoint, 5 sights 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1170 ft climb · 297 min of walking

12. Bursera Canyon–Gila Trail, 4 sights 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 143 min of walking