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. The Flatiron–Carney Springs Trail, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2180 ft climb · 220 min of walking

2. North San Mateo Castro Road & North Star Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Black Top Mesa–Black Top Mesa Trail, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 2:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1740 ft climb · 436 min of walking

4. Lost Goldmine Trail 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Wave Cave–Carney Springs Trail, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Oro Vista Loop 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Saguaro Loop 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Desperado Trail & Saguaro Loop 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Weaver's Needle–Fremont Saddle, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Dons Tank–Apache Land Tank, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Three Sisters & Superstition Ridgeline Trail 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. East Peralta Road 2.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:28 PM

    1. Be there6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Dark7:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead