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. Granite Trail–Mine Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Bush Lite West–Granite Reef Dam Road (Closed), 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Raccoon Bluff–Big Sister Trail Loop, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 162 min of walking

4. Red Mountain & The Cut via Saguaro Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Big Sister Trail–Boulderdash Trail Loop, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Bush Lite West 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Lower Salt River Interpretive Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Granite Reef Dam Road (Closed) 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Ridge Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Saddle Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Twisted Sister Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Spook Hill Floodway Stilling Basin via Ridge Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint