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 Watson Road 3.3 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

2. South Apache Road–South Norton Drive, 4 sights 3.3 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

3. South 223rd Avenue 3.3 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

4. Crivello Road 1.4 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. Entrance Trail & Maricopa Trail 2.5 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

6. South 218th Avenue & Stegosaurus 0.8 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

7. Cicada Trail–Estrella Loop Trail (D-Votion), 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 108 min of walking

8. Cicada Trail via Estrella Loop Trail (D-Votion) 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 116 min of walking

9. North Lake–South Lake, 6 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 173 min of walking

10. Cicada Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Blackjack–Coyote, 8 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 132 min of walking

12. Cottontail 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead