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. Maricopa Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Sun Circle Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

3. Consoliated Canal Path–North Consolidated Canal, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. East Chaparral Road Loop via Arizona Canal 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. North Stapley Drive 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. North Country Club Drive Loop 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

7. East Lincoln Avenue 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Pond #7–Pond #1, 5 lakes 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 min of walking

9. Greenfield Park Lake via Eastern Canal Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

10. Pond #1–Greenfield Park Lake, 3 lakes 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

11. Pond #5–Pond #2, 6 lakes 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

12. Pond #2–Pond #3, 6 lakes 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

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