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. Windgate Pass Viewpoint–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Tom's Thumb–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

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

3. The Lookout–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Mushroom Rock Scenic Point, 8 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Prairie Falcon Overlook–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 7 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Morrell's Boulder–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 10 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 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 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

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

8. Vulture View Scenic Point–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 9 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

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

9. Mountain Spring–Windgate Pass Viewpoint Loop, 11 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

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

10. Bell Pass–104th Street Spur, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

11. McDowell Sonoran Preserve Viewpoint–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 10 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:54 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:54 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 mi away

    Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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