Sunset hikes near Tonto Basin, 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. Crabtree Spring & Park via Arizona Trail 4 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2600 ft climb · 297 min of walking

2. Circle M Spring via Edward's Park 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Edward's Park 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Big Pine Spring–Big Pine Flat, 5 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Daniels Spring & Reno Pass 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 128 min of walking

6. Ballantine Trail #283 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Amethyst Mine Trail–Amethyst Trail, 3 sights 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 213 min of walking

8. Browns Peak–Brown's Peak Trail, 3 sights 9.2 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

9. Amethyst Mine Trail–Brown's Peak Trail, 3 sights 9.2 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

10. Mud Spring & Soldier Camp Trail #83 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Ballantine Connector Trail 11.7 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

12. Alder Creek Spring & Arizona Trail/Sunflower Trail #344 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 171 min of walking