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. Javelina Canyon Trail–Thondum Wihom Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Hidden Valley Trail–Javelina Canyon Trail, 5 sights 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Javelina Canyon Trail & Mormon Trail 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Javelina Canyon Viewpoint & Mormon Trail 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint, 7 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Lower Corona de Loma Trail–Old Man Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 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.

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

7. Dobbins Lookout–Overlook, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 106 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 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

9. Marcos de Niza Trail–Pima Canyon Loop Trail, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Guadalupe Perimeter Trail–Marcos de Niza Trail Loop, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Old Man Trail & Thash Kavid North Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 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 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 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.

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