AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Mesa, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Consoliated Canal Path–North Consolidated Canal, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Sun Circle Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 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 · 56 min of walking

  3. Consoliated Canal Path 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

  4. Maricopa Trail 4.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Pond #7–Pond #1, 5 lakes 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

  6. Greenfield Park Lake via Eastern Canal Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  7. Pond #1–Greenfield Park Lake, 3 lakes 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

  8. East Chaparral Road–East Jackrabbit Road, 3 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Pond #5–Pond #2, 6 lakes 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  10. Pond #2–Pond #3, 6 lakes 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  11. East Canal Bank Road 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 242 min of walking

  12. Pond #6–Pond #7, 5 lakes 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking