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. Black Hill Tank–East Dixileta Drive, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Dixileta Trail via Whiskey Bottle Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Morrell's Boulder–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 10 sights 2.1 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

4. McDowell Sonoran Preserve Viewpoint–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 92 min of walking

5. Windgate Pass Viewpoint–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 99 min of walking

6. Harris's Hawk Vista–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 9 sights 2.2 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

7. Vulture View Scenic Point–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint Loop, 9 sights 2.2 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

8. Mountain Spring–Windgate Pass Viewpoint Loop, 11 sights 2.2 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

9. Tom's Thumb–Tom's Thumb Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 79 min of walking

10. Tom's Thumb Viewpoint–Dixie Mine, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 90 min of walking

11. The Amphitheater–118th St. Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 89 min of walking

12. Cholla Mtn Viewpoint–118th St. Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 93 min of walking