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. Wildcat Tank–Maricopa Trail (BR to Bartlett Lake Road) Loop, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

2. Old Trail 21–Old Trail 23 - West Express, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Wildcat Hill–Dare A Sarah Option, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Cholla Mtn Viewpoint–Sunset Vista, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. The Amphitheater–118th St. Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 89 min of walking

6. Maricopa Trail (BR to Bartlett Lake Road)–South Diablo Trail, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Basalt Ridge Overlook–Brown's Ranch Road, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

8. Dare A Sarah Option–Old Trail 16 - Dare A Sarah, 8 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

9. Old Trail 23 - West Express–Stagecoach Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

10. Black Hill Trail–Branding Iron Trail, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:28 PM

    1. Be there6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Dark7:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. 136th Street Express–Hawknest Trail, 8 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 23 min of walking

12. Hawknest Road–North 140th Street, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 20 min of walking

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