Sunset hikes near Rio Verde Estates, 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. Model A Tank–U2249, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

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

3. Bell Pass–104th Street Spur, 6 sights 8.6 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. Inspiration Viewpoint–Windgate Pass Viewpoint, 7 sights 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 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 · 11 min of walking

5. Prospector Scenic View–Dixie Mine, 6 sights 8.8 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

6. Black Hill Tank–East Dixileta Drive, 4 sights 9 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. East End–Mountain Spring, 6 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Dixileta Trail via Whiskey Bottle Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

9. Andrews-Kinsey Trail (Moderately Difficult)–Lost Dog Wash Trail, 4 sights 9.9 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

10. Mountain Spring–Inspiration Viewpoint, 6 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 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 — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

11. Black Hill Trail–Branding Iron Trail, 6 sights 7.7 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

12. Gooseneck Tank–Camino Campana Interpretive Trail, 6 sights 7.9 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

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