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. Sonoran Preserve Sunset Point 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

2. Bosco Tank–Mesquite Tank, 7 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. AW/S connector–Javelina Pass, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. AW/S connector–Javelina Pass, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. East Happy Valley Road & North Cave Creek Dam Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 306 min of walking

6. Union Peak–Bobcat Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 231 min of walking

7. Linda Lane via Maricopa Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 156 min of walking

8. Ocotillo Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Purcell Tank–Black Canyon Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 134 min of walking

10. Cline Tank–Purcell Tank, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 134 min of walking

11. Palo Verde Tank via Maricopa Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Bobcat Trail 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead