Sunset hikes near Mayer, 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. Woody Tank & Road 46 via Moores Gulch Trail MT-46 27.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 180 min of walking

2. Blackjack Tank–Pothole Tank Number One, 4 sights 30.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 41 min of walking

3. Black Canyon Trail 29.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 22 min of walking

4. Lake Pleasant–Cow Creek Road, 3 sights 30 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 326 min of walking

5. Old Stagecoach Road via Old Fig Spring Trail 30.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 49 min of walking

6. West Table Mesa Road 27.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

7. Morgan City Wash 32.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 397 min of walking

8. Fig Spring–FDR 3200 Closed, 4 sights 33.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 57 min of walking

9. Buckhorn Road 33.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Grapevine Tank–[FR 597] **4WD**, 3 sights 33.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 63 min of walking

11. Sycamore Tank Number One & Upper Ranch via New River 31.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 77 min of walking

12. Magazine Tank Number One via New River 33.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 78 min of walking