Sunset hikes near Villa Monte Vista, 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. Rio Salado Pathway via Salt River Shore 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Demonstration Wetland & North Terrace Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

3. Lower Corona de Loma Trail–Old Man Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Javelina Canyon Trail–Thondum Wihom Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Javelina Canyon Trail & Mormon Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Hidden Valley Trail–Javelina Canyon Trail, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Javelina Canyon Viewpoint & Mormon Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Holbert Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Dobbins Lookout via Holbert Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Goat Hill–Max Delta Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Crosscut Viewpoint–Alta to Hau'pal Connector, 5 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Judith Tunnell Accessible Trail & Max Delta Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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