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. AW/S connector–Javelina Pass, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Ocotillo Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Great Horned Owl Trail–Hawk's Nest Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 64 min of walking

4. Sonoran Preserve Sunset Point 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 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 · 17 min of walking

5. Cactus Wren Trail–East Happy Valley Road, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 228 min of walking

6. Tin Can Tank–Cactus Wren Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 104 min of walking

7. Union Peak–Great Horned Owl Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 63 min of walking

8. Bosco Tank & Apache Wash Trail Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Apache Wash Trail & Sidewinder Trail Loop 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Bobcat Trail 0.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Hawk's Nest Trail & Valle Verde Trail via Dixie Mountain Loop 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Valle Verde Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking