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. Palo Fiero Tank & FR 1808 0 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

2. Spring & Palo Fiero Tank 0 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. Brownie Tank & Spring 1.5 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

4. Saguaro Lake & FR 1830 via FR 1345 2.3 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. [FR 403] **4WD** 1.5 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

6. Black Mesa Tanks & [FR 1855] **4WD** Loop 3.4 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

7. Ballantine Connector Trail 4.8 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

8. Ballantine Trail #283 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1830 ft climb · 242 min of walking

9. Cane Spring via Cottonwood 6.7 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. [FR 1847] **4WD** 4.8 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

11. [FR 1855] ** 4WD** 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 282 min of walking

12. FR 1814 Loop 4.8 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