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. Very Large Cactus–Anasazi Spur, 7 sights 1.4 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

2. Bell Pass–Anasazi Spur, 7 sights 1.4 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. Sunrise Peak–Mesquite Tree, 5 sights 1.4 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

4. 104th Street Spur–Anasazi Spur, 7 sights 1.7 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 1.8 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. Mesquite Tree–Javelina Trail, 6 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 165 min of walking

7. Lost Dog Overlook–Lost Dog Wash Trail, 3 sights 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 car7:05 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

8. Lost Dog Wash Trail 3 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

9. Westworld 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 car7:05 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

10. Quartz Trail 3.2 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

11. Taliesin Overlook–Mesquite Tree, 3 sights 3.4 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. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Dixie Mine, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 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 · 900 ft climb · 90 min of walking