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. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Bell Pass, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 2:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Coyote Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

3. Taliesin Overlook–Mesquite Tree, 3 sights 0.3 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

4. Paradise Trail 0.3 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 Park Trail–Levee trail, 3 sights 0.3 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

6. Javelina Trail–Quartz Trail, 3 sights 0.3 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

7. Raven Roost Scenic View–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 2:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2200 ft climb · 414 min of walking

8. Lost Dog Overlook–Lost Dog Wash Trail, 3 sights 0.3 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

9. Mesquite Tree–Gateway Saddle, 5 sights 0.3 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

10. Harris's Hawk Vista–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 2:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2190 ft climb · 412 min of walking

11. Sunrise Peak–Mesquite Tree, 5 sights 0.3 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

12. Prospector Scenic View–Dixie Mine, 6 sights 0.3 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