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. South Apache Road–South Norton Drive, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 193 min of walking

2. South Watson Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

3. West Sunrise Drive 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Crivello Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

5. South 218th Avenue & Stegosaurus 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 125 min of walking

6. Komatke Road 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 91 min of walking

7. Roosevelt Irrigation District Canal Service Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. South 223rd Avenue 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Airport Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

10. Entrance Trail & Maricopa Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 102 min of walking

11. West Komatke Road 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 185 min of walking

12. South Bullard Avenue & West Queen Creek Road 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint