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. Circle M Spring & Crabtree Spring via Arizona Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 353 min of walking

2. Crabtree Spring & Park via Arizona Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2600 ft climb · 297 min of walking

3. Daniels Spring & Reno Pass 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 128 min of walking

4. Alder Creek Spring & Arizona Trail/Sunflower Trail #344 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 171 min of walking

5. Edward's Park 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Ballantine Connector Trail 5.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Big Pine Spring–Big Pine Flat, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Ballantine Trail #283 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Upper Sheep Creek Spring–Arizona Trail/Little Saddle Mountain Trail #244, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 195 min of walking

10. Arizona Trail/Little Saddle Mountain Trail #244–Little Saddle Mountain Trail #244, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 52 min of walking

11. [FR 25A] 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:04 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Arizona Trail/Saddle Mountain Trail #91–Arizona Trail/Sheep Creek Trail #88, 3 sights 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 94 min of walking