Sunset hikes near Rio Verde, 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. Prairie Falcon Overlook–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1600 ft climb · 423 min of walking

2. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Mushroom Rock Scenic Point, 8 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1480 ft climb · 328 min of walking

3. Windgate Pass Viewpoint–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 8 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1490 ft climb · 306 min of walking

4. Tom's Thumb–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 6 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 291 min of walking

5. The Lookout–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1350 ft climb · 295 min of walking

6. Model A Tank–U2249, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 24 min of walking

7. Wildcat Hill–Wildcat Tank, 6 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 335 min of walking

8. [FR 403] **4WD** via [FR 1847] **4WD** 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 41 min of walking

9. Black Mesa Tanks & [FR 1855] **4WD** Loop 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 282 min of walking

10. [FR 1855] ** 4WD** 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 282 min of walking

11. Morrell's Boulder–Mushroom Rock Scenic Point, 7 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 257 min of walking

12. Morrells Wall–Mushroom Rock Scenic Point, 5 sights 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 209 min of walking