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. Desert Spring Park Lake–Desert Park Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Very Large Cactus–Anasazi Spur, 7 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

3. 104th Street Spur–Anasazi Spur, 7 sights 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Sunrise Peak–Mesquite Tree, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Lost Dog Overlook–Lost Dog Wash Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. Lost Dog Wash Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Westworld 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

8. Taliesin Overlook–Mesquite Tree, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Gateway Saddle–Gateway Loop Trail, 6 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Javelina Trail–Quartz Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Taliesin Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

12. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Bell Pass, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 2:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car10:25 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2150 ft climb · 443 min of walking