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 Tank–Maricopa Trail (BR to Bartlett Lake Road) Loop, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

2. Wildcat Hill–Dare A Sarah Option, 9 sights 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Old Trail 21–Old Trail 23 - West Express, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Old Trail 21–Old Trail 23 - West Express, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Sunset Vista–Brown's Ranch Road, 13 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 307 min of walking

6. Brown's Mountain–Brown's Summit Viewpoint, 10 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Maverick Trail–Rock Tank Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 197 min of walking

8. Branding Iron Trail–Cow Poke Trail, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Cholla Mtn Viewpoint–Sunset Vista, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

10. North Flagstaff Power Line Road 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Brown's Ranch Interpretive Trail & Rock Tank Trail via Powerline Road #2 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Whisper Rock access 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead