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. North Extension Road Loop 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 161 min of walking

2. North Country Club Drive Loop 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

3. East Chaparral Road–East Jackrabbit Road, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. East Jackrabbit Road via North Stapley Drive 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. East Lincoln Avenue 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. East Canal Bank Road 1.4 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

7. North Olive Road via East Jackrabbit Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking

8. Casa Rica Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

9. Marguerite Lake & Arizona Canal 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 115 min of walking

10. Chaparral Lake–Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 125 min of walking

11. Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt 2.4 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

12. North Canal Bank Road 2.4 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