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. Dobbins Lookout–Dobbin's Lookout Extenstion Viewpoint, 8 sights 1.9 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

2. Hidden Valley Trail–Javelina Canyon Trail, 5 sights 1.9 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 Viewpoint–Beacon Hill Trail Loop, 8 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 147 min of walking

4. Javelina Canyon 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. Javelina Canyon Trail–Thondum Wihom Trail, 3 sights 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

6. Rio Salado Pathway via Salt River Shore 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

7. Demonstration Wetland & Rio Salado Pathway via Salt River Shore 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

8. Hole in the Rock–Tempe Town Lake, 7 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

9. Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa Trail 0 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

10. Lake Playa Del Rey via Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa Trail 2.8 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

11. Rio Salado Pathway 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Marcos de Niza Trail–Pima Canyon Loop Trail, 3 sights 1.9 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