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. Brownie Tank & Spring 1.2 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

2. Saguaro Lake & FR 1830 via FR 1345 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 118 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Spring & Palo Fiero Tank 2.8 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. Cane Spring via Cottonwood 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

5. Sandy Beach via Cottonwood 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 153 min of walking

6. Palo Fiero Tank & FR 1808 4.5 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

7. Black Top Mesa–Canyon Lake, 7 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2160 ft climb · 459 min of walking

8. Canyon Lake–La Barge Pool, 7 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1520 ft climb · 357 min of walking

9. Battleship Mountain–Canyon Lake, 5 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 330 min of walking

10. Bagley Tank–Willow Springs Basin Tank, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 245 min of walking

11. [FR 403] **4WD** 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 3:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 328 min of walking

12. FR 1814 Loop 4 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 103 min of walking