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. Ballantine Trail #283 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1830 ft climb · 242 min of walking

2. Ballantine Connector Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. [FR 1855] ** 4WD** 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 282 min of walking

4. Palo Fiero Tank & FR 1808 5.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Spring & Palo Fiero Tank 5.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Brownie Tank & Spring 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. [FR 403] **4WD** 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 328 min of walking

8. Black Mesa Tanks & [FR 1855] **4WD** Loop 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 282 min of walking

9. Edward's Park 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Circle M Spring via Edward's Park 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:04 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Big Pine Spring–Big Pine Flat, 5 sights 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:04 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Saguaro Lake & FR 1830 via FR 1345 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 118 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint