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. Saguaro Lake & FR 1830 via FR 1345 0 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

2. Brownie Tank & Spring 0.6 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

3. Spring & Palo Fiero Tank 1.1 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 & Cottonwood 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 135 min of walking

5. Palo Fiero Tank & FR 1808 2.9 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

6. FR 1814 Loop 3.3 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

7. Sandy Beach via Cottonwood 1.7 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

8. Ballantine Connector Trail 6.2 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

9. Bagley Tank–Willow Springs Basin Tank, 4 sights 6.2 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

10. [FR 403] **4WD** 4 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

11. [FR 1847] **4WD** 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. Black Mesa Tanks & [FR 1855] **4WD** Loop 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 282 min of walking