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 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 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 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Spring & Palo Fiero Tank 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Cane Spring & Cottonwood 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 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 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. FR 1814 Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Sandy Beach via Cottonwood 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 153 min of walking

8. Ballantine Connector Trail 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Bagley Tank–Willow Springs Basin Tank, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. [FR 403] **4WD** 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. [FR 1847] **4WD** 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 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 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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