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 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Phon D Sutton 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. North Cortez Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Channel Trail–Crismon Wash Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. Blevins Trail–Moon Rock Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

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

6. Usery Mountain–Iron Goat Trail, 7 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 2:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Moon Rock Trail & Talon Trail via Pass Mountain Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

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

8. Deer Tanks Loop #306 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Lone Mountain–Lone Mountain Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Pass Mountain–Bull Run, 4 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Dome Mountain via Phon D Sutton 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 183 min of walking

12. Maricopa Madness–Maricopa Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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