Sunset hikes near Road Junction Windmill, 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. Grapevine Tank–[FR 597] **4WD**, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 63 min of walking

2. Ruin Tank & MT-3201 - FDR 3201 via New River Mesa Trail MT-17 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 219 min of walking

3. New River Mesa Trail MT-17 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 218 min of walking

4. Sycamore Tank Number One & Upper Ranch via New River 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 77 min of walking

5. Magazine Tank Number One via New River 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 78 min of walking

6. New River 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 77 min of walking

7. Magazine Tank via New River 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 79 min of walking

8. Page Spring–Ringneck Spring, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 83 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Blackjack Tank & [FR 597] **4WD** 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 41 min of walking

10. Skull Mesa Trail #248 Viewpoint–Cottonwood Trail #247, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1970 ft climb · 323 min of walking

11. [FR 2019] 6 mi away

    Leave by 4:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 268 min of walking

12. Bronco Trail & Cottonwood Trail 247 via Cave Creek Trail #4 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 136 min of walking