Sunset hikes

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. Highly Falkner & West Dusty Lane 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

2. Max Delta Trail–Prospector Loop, 3 sights 1 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 · 80 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Maricopa/Sun Circle Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 205 min of walking

4. Goat Hill–Max Delta Trail, 3 sights 2.4 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

5. Bajada Trail & Ranger Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 256 min of walking

6. Dry Reservoir & Gila Drain Road 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. West Dusty Lane 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Dobbins Lookout–Overlook, 9 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 106 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Ma-Ha-Tuak Perimeter Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 115 min of walking

10. Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 64 min of walking

11. Crosscut Viewpoint–Alta to Hau'pal Connector, 5 sights 3.3 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. Alta to Hau'pal Connector & Hau'pal Loop Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

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