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 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Daniels Spring & Reno Pass 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Upper Sheep Creek Spring–Arizona Trail/Little Saddle Mountain Trail #244, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Arizona Trail/Little Saddle Mountain Trail #244–Arizona Trail/Saddle Mountain Trail #91, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 199 min of walking

5. Alder Creek Spring–Arizona Trail/Sunflower Trail #344, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 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.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 95 min of walking

6. Crabtree Spring via Arizona Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 327 min of walking

7. Edward's Park 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

8. Ballantine Trail #283 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

9. Ballantine Connector Trail 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Arizona Trail/Saddle Mountain Trail #91–Arizona Trail/Sheep Creek Trail #88, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. [FR 25A] 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Big Pine Spring–Big Pine Flat, 5 sights 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

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