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. Sunrise Peak–Mesquite Tree, 5 sights 0.7 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

2. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Dixie Mine, 7 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 90 min of walking

3. Prospector Scenic View–Dixie Mine, 6 sights 1.6 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

4. Quartz Trail 2.2 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 2.3 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. Mesquite Tree–Javelina Trail, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 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.

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

7. Very Large Cactus–Anasazi Spur, 7 sights 2.6 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

8. 104th Street Spur–Anasazi Spur, 7 sights 2.6 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

9. Desert Spring Park Lake–Desert Park Trail, 5 sights 2.7 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

10. Morrell's Boulder–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 10 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 129 min of walking

11. Harris's Hawk Vista–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 9 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 93 min of walking

12. Vulture View Scenic Point–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 9 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 95 min of walking