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 0 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

2. Blevins Trail–Moon Rock Trail, 3 sights 0.6 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

3. Channel Trail–Crismon Wash Trail, 4 sights 0.8 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

4. Desert Hawk Trail & Lost Sheep Trail 0.9 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

5. Pass Mountain–Bull Run, 4 sights 1.1 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

6. Lone Mountain–Bull Run, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. MT-3554–Maricopa Madness, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Spook Hill Floodway Stilling Basin–Goat Trail, 8 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 199 min of walking

9. Goat Trail–High Ridge Trail, 4 sights 2.4 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 — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Usery Mountain–Cactus Garden Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Cactus Garden Trail–Cactus Nectar Trail, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Phon D Sutton 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 178 min of walking