Sunset hikes near Maryvale, 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. Grand Canalscape 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. West Butler Drive 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Granada Lake via Sun Circle Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 280 min of walking

4. Cortez Park Lake–Splash Down, 4 lakes 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 310 min of walking

5. Arizona Diversion Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 107 min of walking

6. New River Trail East 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 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 · 6 min of walking

7. Splash Down & Bumper Boats 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

8. Bumper Boats & Splash Down 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

9. Murphy Bridle Path 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

10. North 25th Avenue 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

11. Living Tree Celebration - Leigh Richards Fry 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

12. South 79th Avenue & West Wier Avenue 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint