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. Willow Spring–Little Saddle Trail #224, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 375 min of walking

2. [FR 1099] **4WD** 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

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

3. Walnut Spring & Walnut Spring Canyon Road Loop 10 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 116 min of walking

4. Mashakattee Canyon Road & Walnut Spring Canyon Road 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

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

5. [FR 2019] 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 268 min of walking

6. Grapevine Tank–[FR 597] **4WD**, 3 sights 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 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** 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 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 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 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 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. New River 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 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 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 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 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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