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. Scarlett Canyon Preserve Viewpoint Loop 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

2. East Happy Valley Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 53 min of walking

3. East Happy Valley Road & North Cave Creek Dam Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 85 min of walking

4. Old Trail 308 & Trail 25A 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

5. Scarlett Canyon Preserve Viewpoint 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Scarlett Canyon Preserve Viewpoint 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 86 min of walking

7. Cave Creek Reservoir & North Cave Creek Dam Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 68 min of walking

8. Cactus Wren Trail–HOA Path, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 281 min of walking

9. Trail 150 - Summit Trail & Trail 25A via Trail 308 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Lookout Mountain & Trail 150 - Summit Trail via Trail 308 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Great Horned Owl Trail–Hawk's Nest Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 64 min of walking

12. Union Peak–Great Horned Owl Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 63 min of walking