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. Moon Rock Trail & Talon Trail via Pass Mountain Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

2. Pass Mountain–Bull Run, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Blevins Trail–Moon Rock Trail, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. Channel Trail–Crismon Wash Trail, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. North Bulldog Mine Road 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Maricopa Madness–Maricopa Trail, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Desert Hawk Trail & Lost Sheep Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

8. MT-3554–Maricopa Madness, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 105 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Phon D Sutton 3.1 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

10. Lone Mountain–Bull Run, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 90 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Bull Run–Bush Lite Loop, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 196 min of walking

12. Usery Mountain–Bull Run, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 245 min of walking