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. Wildcat Hill–Dare A Sarah Option, 9 sights 0 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. Old Trail 21–Old Trail 23 - West Express, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 375 min of walking

3. Old Trail 21–Old Trail 23 - West Express, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 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

4. Wildcat Tank–Maricopa Trail (BR to Bartlett Lake Road) Loop, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

5. Brown's Mountain–Brown's Summit Viewpoint, 10 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 283 min of walking

6. Cholla Mtn Viewpoint–Sunset Vista, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

7. Branding Iron Trail–Cow Poke Trail, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 92 min of walking

8. North Flagstaff Power Line Road 2.2 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

9. Brown's Ranch Interpretive Trail & Rock Tank Trail via Powerline Road #2 2.2 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

10. The Amphitheater–118th St. Trail, 3 sights 2.4 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

11. Balanced Rock–The Amphitheater, 3 rocks 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 150 min of walking

12. Brown's Summit Viewpoint–Bunny Rock, 10 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 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 · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint