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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Calderwood Butte 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Maricopa Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 16 min of walking

  3. West Jomax Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  4. West Dixileta Drive 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

  5. Discovery Trail 2.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 41 min of walking

  12. Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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