Sunset hikes near Sunshine Acres, 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. Maricopa Trail 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Power Rd Trail (Easy) 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. East Canal Bank Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 242 min of walking

4. Fence Line Trail (Easy) & Red Mountain via Upper Hawes 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Hawes Trail & Red Mountain 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Red Mountain & The Cut via Saguaro Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

7. Big Sister Trail–Red Mountain, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Spook Hill Floodway Stilling Basin via Ridge Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Granite Reef Dam Road (Closed) 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Granite Trail–Mine Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Ridge Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Boulderdash Trail–Cactus Garden Trail, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 130 min of walking