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 via Echo Canyon Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Eland–Giraffe, 8 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 49 min of walking

3. Mandrill–Rhino, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking

4. Double Butte Loop 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. Elliot Ramada Loop 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

6. Hole in the Rock–The Hole in the Rock, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

7. Big Butte Loop 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 54 min of walking

8. Oryx–Papago Ponds, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 89 min of walking

9. Little Butte Loop 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 39 min of walking

10. Arizona Canal 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking

11. Papago Ponds & Big Butte Loop via Double Butte Loop 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

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

12. Papago Buttes & Papago Ponds via Double Butte Loop 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint