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.
This week’s evenings
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Skunk Creek Trail 3 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:09 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
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Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Arizona Diversion Trail 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:09 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Be there by 6:32 PM
- Be there6:32 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Cortez Park Lake–Splash Down, 4 lakes 3 mi away
Leave by 3:57 PM
- Leave trailhead3:57 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car9:42 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 310 min of walking
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New River Trail East 3.1 mi away
Leave by 5:30 PM
- Leave trailhead5:30 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 125 min of walking
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New River Trail 0.4 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:08 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking
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New River Trail West 0.9 mi away
Leave by 5:41 PM
- Leave trailhead5:41 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:57 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 101 min of walking
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West Butler Drive 3.7 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:09 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Desert Iguana Trail–H-3 Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:22 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 32 min of walking
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H-4 Trail & H-4B Trail 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:20 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 30 min of walking
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H-1 Trail 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking
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West Wing Mountain & Westwing Mountain Trail 8.5 mi away
Leave by 6:11 PM
- Leave trailhead6:11 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:18 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint