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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Cicada Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:11 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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South Apache Road & West Sunrise Drive 2.1 mi away
Leave by 5:49 PM
- Leave trailhead5:49 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:50 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking
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South 223rd Avenue 3 mi away
Leave by 5:47 PM
- Leave trailhead5:47 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Airport Road 3 mi away
Leave by 6:10 PM
- Leave trailhead6:10 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking
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Cottontail 3.8 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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Copper State Crosscut–Recluse Loop, 3 sights 3.9 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:10 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Roadrunner 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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171st Avenue–South 163rd Avenue, 3 sights 6.9 mi away
Leave by 6:03 PM
- Leave trailhead6:03 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Toothaker Trail 5.1 mi away
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.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Baseline Trail 5.1 mi away
Leave by 6:19 PM
- Leave trailhead6:19 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:18 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Quail Trail via Rainbow Valley Trail 5.1 mi away
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.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Gadsden Trail 5.1 mi away
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.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint