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. New River Trail–Speckled Rattler, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 280 min of walking

2. Aso Tank–Snodgrass Tank, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Snodgrass Tank–Burro Range, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Burro Range & CAP Road Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Basalt Trail–Biscuit Flat, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. CAP Road Trail–Outer Loop Soth, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Outer Loop Soth & Outer Loop South 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 196 min of walking

8. Outer Loop Soth–Outer Loop South, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 226 min of walking

9. Flatlands & Outer Loop Soth 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 132 min of walking

10. CAP Road Trail access 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

11. Boulders & Outer Loop North 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Maricopa Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking