Sunset hikes near Wintercone Park, 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. Consoliated Canal Path–North Consolidated Canal, 3 sights 0.5 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. Sun Circle Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

3. Maricopa Trail 3.1 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

4. Consoliated Canal Path 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

5. East Chaparral Road–East Jackrabbit Road, 3 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. East Canal Bank Road 4.3 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

7. North Extension Road Loop 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 161 min of walking

8. North Country Club Drive Loop 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

9. East Lincoln Avenue 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. East Jackrabbit Road via North Stapley Drive 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Pond #7–Pond #1, 5 lakes 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

12. Greenfield Park Lake via Eastern Canal Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking