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. Sun Circle Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

2. Consoliated Canal Path–North Consolidated Canal, 3 sights 1.7 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. Consoliated Canal Path 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

4. Tempe Town Lake–McKellips Lake, 13 lakes 4.7 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. East Chaparral Road–East Jackrabbit Road, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Maricopa Trail 5.1 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

7. North Extension Road Loop 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 161 min of walking

8. North Country Club Drive Loop 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

9. East Lincoln Avenue 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. East Jackrabbit Road via North Stapley Drive 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Crosscut Canal Multi-use Path 6 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Zoo Staff Only 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