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. The Praying Monk & Bobby's Rock via Cholla Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 72 min of walking

2. Tempe Town Lake–McKellips Lake, 13 lakes 2.6 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

3. East Jackrabbit Road via Arizona Canal 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 314 min of walking

4. Eland–Giraffe, 8 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 138 min of walking

5. Hole in the Rock–The Hole in the Rock, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 141 min of walking

6. Petting Zoo–Papago Ponds, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 131 min of walking

7. Little Butte Loop 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 108 min of walking

8. Elliot Ramada Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 82 min of walking

9. Double Butte Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 82 min of walking

10. Big Butte Loop 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 84 min of walking

11. 5k Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 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 · 70 ft climb · 82 min of walking

12. East Canal Bank Road 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking