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. Sunset Vista–Brown's Ranch Road, 13 sights 2.6 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

2. Brown's Mountain–Brown's Summit Viewpoint, 14 sights 2.7 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

3. Old Trail 21–Old Trail 23 - West Express, 3 sights 2.8 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 2.8 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 2.8 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–2091 Loop, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

7. Basalt Ridge Overlook–Brown's Ranch Road, 6 sights 2.7 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

8. Dare A Sarah Option–Old Trail 16 - Dare A Sarah, 8 sights 2.7 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

9. Old Trail 23 - West Express–Stagecoach Trail, 3 sights 2.8 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

10. Maricopa Trail 0.7 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

11. U3085 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 2:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car10:44 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 435 min of walking

12. T149 via U3053 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 2:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car10:54 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 451 min of walking