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 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

2. West Dixileta Drive 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

3. West Jomax Road 0.8 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. Discovery Trail 1.5 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

5. Calderwood Butte 5.2 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

6. New River Trail–Speckled Rattler, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

   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 · 100 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. North Picacho Wash Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Compass Rose–East-West Connector, 5 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Aso Tank–Snodgrass Tank, 6 sights 7 mi away

   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

10. Multi-Use Path A–Speckled Rattler, 3 sights 7 mi away

    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

11. Snodgrass Tank–Burro Range, 6 sights 7 mi away

    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

12. East Wing Mountain Trail 9.6 mi away

    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

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