Sunset hikes near McDowell Mountain Ranch, 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. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Bell Pass, 7 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 2:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2150 ft climb · 443 min of walking

2. Coyote Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

3. Paradise Trail 0.3 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

4. Desert Park Trail–Levee trail, 3 sights 0.3 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

5. Raven Roost Scenic View–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2200 ft climb · 414 min of walking

6. Mesquite Tree–Gateway Saddle, 5 sights 0.3 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

7. Harris's Hawk Vista–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2190 ft climb · 412 min of walking

8. Prospector Scenic View–Dixie Mine, 6 sights 0.3 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

9. 104th Street Spur–Anasazi Spur, 7 sights 0.3 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

10. Taliesin Overlook–Mesquite Tree, 3 sights 0.3 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

11. Javelina Trail–Quartz Trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 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

12. Lost Dog Overlook–Lost Dog Wash Trail, 3 sights 0.3 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 walking