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 0.2 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. Palo Fiero Tank & FR 1808 1.6 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

3. Spring & Palo Fiero Tank 1.6 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. Saguaro Lake & FR 1830 via FR 1345 1.7 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

5. Cane Spring & Cottonwood 3.3 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

6. [FR 403] **4WD** 3.1 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

7. Sandy Beach via Cottonwood 3.3 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 4.3 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

9. Edward's Park 6.4 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

10. Ballantine Trail #283 6.4 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

11. Circle M Spring via Edward's Park 6.4 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

12. Big Pine Spring–Big Pine Flat, 5 sights 6.4 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