Sunset hikes near Sun Lakes, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Maricopa Trail 3.1 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:18 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking
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Layton Lake & Eastern Canal Road 6.4 mi away
Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking
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Wild Horse Pass Walking / Jogging Trail 8.5 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:08 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Leave by 6:07 PM
- Leave trailhead6:07 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking
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Highly Falkner 10.1 mi away
Leave by 5:59 PM
- Leave trailhead5:59 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking
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Crossroads Park Lake & Eastern Canal Trail 10.1 mi away
Leave by 6:07 PM
- Leave trailhead6:07 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking
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Eastern Canal Trail 8.9 mi away
Leave by 6:01 PM
- Leave trailhead6:01 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking
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Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa Trail 10.1 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:07 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ruby Lake via Maricopa Trail 7.9 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
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Leave by 6:02 PM
- Leave trailhead6:02 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking
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Ashley Trail 8 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking