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. Brown's Mountain–Brown's Summit Viewpoint, 14 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 318 min of walking

2. Sunset Vista–Brown's Ranch Road, 13 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Old Trail 21–Old Trail 23 - West Express, 3 sights 2.6 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

4. The Amphitheater–High Desert Trail, 11 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 299 min of walking

5. Brown's Summit Viewpoint–High Desert Trail, 13 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 311 min of walking

6. Wildcat Tank–Maricopa Trail (BR to Bartlett Lake Road) Loop, 3 sights 2.8 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

7. Wildcat Hill–Dare A Sarah Option, 9 sights 2.9 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

8. Basalt Ridge Overlook–Brown's Ranch Road, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

9. Dare A Sarah Option–Old Trail 16 - Dare A Sarah, 8 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

10. Old Trail 23 - West Express–Stagecoach Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

11. North Old Mine Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 98 min of walking

12. Maricopa Trail 1.4 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