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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Double Butte Loop 0.2 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:14 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
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Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Big Butte Loop 0.4 mi away
Leave by 6:03 PM
- Leave trailhead6:03 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
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Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 54 min of walking
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Little Butte Loop 0.4 mi away
Leave by 6:11 PM
- Leave trailhead6:11 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
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Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 39 min of walking
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Oryx–Papago Ponds, 4 sights 0.4 mi away
Leave by 5:46 PM
- Leave trailhead5:46 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:50 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
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Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 89 min of walking
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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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Lion–Oryx, 5 sights 0.6 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
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Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Petting Zoo–Papago Ponds, 4 sights 0.6 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:09 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
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Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Indian Bend Canal–Papago Ponds, 3 lakes 0.6 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 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.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Indian Bend Canal & Papago Ponds via 5k Trail 0.6 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 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.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Porcupine–Desert Tents, 5 sights 0.6 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:08 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
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Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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5k Trail 0.9 mi away
Be there by 6:31 PM
- Be there6:31 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Papago Ponds–5k Trail, 3 sights 0.9 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 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.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint