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. Prairie Falcon Overlook–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1600 ft climb · 423 min of walking

2. Windgate Pass Viewpoint–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 8 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1490 ft climb · 306 min of walking

3. Tom's Thumb–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 6 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 291 min of walking

4. The Lookout–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1350 ft climb · 295 min of walking

5. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Mushroom Rock Scenic Point, 8 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1480 ft climb · 328 min of walking

6. Morrell's Boulder–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 10 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 129 min of walking

7. Harris's Hawk Vista–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 9 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 93 min of walking

8. Bell Pass–104th Street Spur, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

9. Vulture View Scenic Point–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 9 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 95 min of walking

10. Mountain Spring–Windgate Pass Viewpoint Loop, 11 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 91 min of walking

11. McDowell Sonoran Preserve Viewpoint–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 10 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1080 ft climb · 359 min of walking

12. Morrells Wall–Mushroom Rock Scenic Point, 5 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 209 min of walking