Sunset hikes near Mesa Patios, 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. Consoliated Canal Path–North Consolidated Canal, 3 sights 0.2 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 0.5 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 0.5 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 3.9 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. East Chaparral Road–East Jackrabbit Road, 3 sights 5.5 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

6. East Canal Bank Road 5.6 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

7. Pond #7–Pond #1, 5 lakes 5.7 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

8. Greenfield Park Lake via Eastern Canal Trail 5.7 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

9. Pond #1–Greenfield Park Lake, 3 lakes 5.7 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

10. North Extension Road Loop 6 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 161 min of walking

11. North Country Club Drive Loop 6 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

12. East Lincoln Avenue 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint