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. Westworld 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

2. Very Large Cactus–Anasazi Spur, 7 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

3. Bell Pass–Anasazi Spur, 7 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

4. 104th Street Spur–Anasazi Spur, 7 sights 2 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

5. Desert Spring Park Lake–Desert Park Trail, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 167 min of walking

6. East Lincoln Avenue 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 133 min of walking

7. Taliesin Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Gateway Saddle–Gateway Loop Trail, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 211 min of walking

9. Javelina Trail–Quartz Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Taliesin Overlook–Mesquite Tree, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Lost Dog Wash Trail 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Lost Dog Overlook–Lost Dog Wash Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking