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.
This week’s evenings
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Be there by 6:31 PM
- Be there6:31 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 6:31 PM
- Be there6:31 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Javelina Canyon Trail & Mormon Trail 1.4 mi away
Be there by 6:31 PM
- Be there6:31 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:08 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Javelina Canyon Viewpoint & Mormon Trail 2.4 mi away
Be there by 6:31 PM
- Be there6:31 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa Trail 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:07 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:19 PM
- Leave trailhead6:19 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Rio Salado Pathway via Salt River Shore 4.4 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:13 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Holbert Trail 4.8 mi away
Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Highly Falkner 5 mi away
Leave by 5:59 PM
- Leave trailhead5:59 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking
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Demonstration Wetland & North Terrace Trail 5.4 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:13 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking
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Southern Hills Walking Path 5.5 mi away
Leave by 6:04 PM
- Leave trailhead6:04 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking