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. North Bulldog Mine Road 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Channel Trail–Crismon Wash Trail, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

3. Blevins Trail–Moon Rock Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Usery Mountain–Iron Goat Trail, 7 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 424 min of walking

5. Moon Rock Trail & Talon Trail via Pass Mountain Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Phon D Sutton 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Deer Tanks Loop #306 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. North Cortez Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 72 min of walking

9. Lone Mountain–Lone Mountain Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 205 min of walking

10. Maricopa Madness–Maricopa Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 101 min of walking

11. Desert Hawk Trail & Lost Sheep Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Pass Mountain–Bull Run, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint