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. Hidden Valley Trail–Javelina Canyon Trail, 5 sights 0.5 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

2. Javelina Canyon Trail–Thondum Wihom Trail, 3 sights 0.9 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

3. Javelina Canyon Trail & Mormon Trail 0.9 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

4. Lower Corona de Loma Trail–Old Man Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Javelina Canyon Viewpoint & Mormon Trail 1.6 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

6. Dobbins Lookout–Overlook, 9 sights 2 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

7. Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint Loop, 8 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 129 min of walking

8. Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa 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. Dark7:16 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

9. Guadalupe Perimeter Trail–Marcos de Niza Trail Loop, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 111 min of walking

10. Marcos de Niza Trail–Pima Canyon Loop Trail, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 157 min of walking

11. Old Man Trail & Thash Kavid North Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 144 min of walking

12. National Trail–Pima Canyon Loop Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 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.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint