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. Granada Lake via Sun Circle Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 280 min of walking

2. Rio Vista Pond & Arizona Diversion Trail via New River Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 183 min of walking

3. Cortez Park Lake–Splash Down, 4 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 310 min of walking

4. Arizona Diversion Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. Splash Down & Bumper Boats 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

6. North 25th Avenue 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

7. Bumper Boats & Splash Down 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

8. Living Tree Celebration - Leigh Richards Fry 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

9. Murphy Bridle Path 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

10. #306 - Shaw Butte Trail 4.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Trail 306 Viewpoint–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail Loop, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 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.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 69 min of walking

12. North Mountain–Trail 306 Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint