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. [FR 1099] **4WD** 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 124 min of walking

2. Walnut Spring & Walnut Spring Canyon Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 114 min of walking

3. Maricopa Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 186 min of walking

4. Mashakattee Canyon Road & Walnut Spring Canyon Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 117 min of walking

5. Bronco Trail & Cottonwood Trail 247 via Cave Creek Trail #4 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 136 min of walking

6. Brown's Mountain–Brown's Summit Viewpoint, 14 sights 6 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

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

8. Old Trail 21–Old Trail 23 - West Express, 3 sights 6.1 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

9. The Amphitheater–High Desert Trail, 11 sights 6.1 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

10. Brown's Summit Viewpoint–High Desert Trail, 13 sights 6.1 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

11. Wildcat Tank–Maricopa Trail (BR to Bartlett Lake Road) Loop, 3 sights 6.7 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

12. Wildcat Hill–Dare A Sarah Option, 9 sights 6.8 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