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. West Dusty Lane 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

2. Ma-Ha-Tuak Perimeter Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

3. Gila Trail via National Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 76 min of walking

4. Crosscut Viewpoint–Alta to Hau'pal Connector, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Highly Falkner & West Dusty Lane 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

6. Alta to Hau'pal Connector–Alta, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

7. Bajada Trail & Ranger Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Maricopa/Sun Circle Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 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

9. Bursera Canyon 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. Gila Trail Loop 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 45 min of walking

11. Bursera Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 51 min of walking

12. Lost Ranch Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 124 min of walking