Sunset hikes near McMicken, 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. West Thomas Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

2. Valley Vista–Cholla, 8 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 292 min of walking

3. North 183rd Avenue 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Copper State Crosscut–Recluse Loop, 3 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Skyline Regional Park Sunset Point–Chuckwalla Trail, 6 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 200 min of walking

6. South Watson Road 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 349 min of walking

7. Cicada Trail–Estrella Loop Trail (D-Votion), 3 sights 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 108 min of walking

8. Roadrunner 9 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Granite Falls Trail–Mountain Wash trail, 4 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 98 min of walking

10. Cicada Trail 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Pyrite Summit–Chuckwalla Trail, 6 sights 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 158 min of walking

12. Cicada Trail via Estrella Loop Trail (D-Votion) 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 116 min of walking