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. Desert Iguana Trail–H-3 Trail Loop, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 18 min of walking

2. Desert Iguana Trail & H-4 Trail via H-1 Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 32 min of walking

3. Skunk Creek Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Arizona Diversion Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. East Wing Mountain Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 41 min of walking

6. Rio Vista Pond via New River Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 131 min of walking

7. Snodgrass Tank–Maricopa Tank, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 205 min of walking

8. CAP Road Trail–Outer Loop Soth, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 290 min of walking

9. Aso Tank–Snodgrass Tank, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 205 min of walking

10. New River Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

11. Burro Range & CAP Road Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 316 min of walking

12. Basalt Trail–Biscuit Flat, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 123 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint