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** 0.5 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 0.6 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. Mashakattee Canyon Road & Walnut Spring Canyon Road 0.6 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

4. Maricopa Trail 2.6 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

5. Bronco Trail & Cottonwood Trail 247 via Cave Creek Trail #4 1.9 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. Grapevine Tank–[FR 597] **4WD**, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 63 min of walking

7. Blackjack Tank & [FR 597] **4WD** 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 41 min of walking

8. Ruin Tank & MT-3201 - FDR 3201 via New River Mesa Trail MT-17 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 219 min of walking

9. New River Mesa Trail MT-17 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 218 min of walking

10. New River 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 77 min of walking

11. Sycamore Tank Number One & Upper Ranch via New River 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 77 min of walking

12. Magazine Tank via New River 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 79 min of walking