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 0.6 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

2. Dobbins Lookout–Dobbin's Lookout Extenstion Viewpoint, 8 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 168 min of walking

3. Javelina Canyon Trail–Thondum Wihom Trail, 3 sights 1.2 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. Javelina Canyon Trail & Mormon Trail 2.3 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

5. Lower Corona de Loma Trail–Old Man Trail, 3 sights 3.1 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

6. Javelina Canyon Viewpoint & Mormon Trail 3.4 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. Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 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.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 165 min of walking

8. Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa Trail 1.4 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. Lake Playa Del Rey via Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Marcos de Niza Trail–Pima Canyon Loop Trail, 3 sights 0.6 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. Guadalupe Perimeter Trail–Marcos de Niza Trail Loop, 4 sights 1.3 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

12. National Trail–Pima Canyon Loop Trail, 3 sights 0.7 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