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. Prairie Falcon Overlook–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 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 3:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 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 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 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 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 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 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 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 5.2 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

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

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 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 6:09 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

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

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. [FR 1855] ** 4WD** 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 3:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 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 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 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 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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