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Daytime

Old Tucson at Dusk

Watch the sun dip behind the desert hills after a tour of the historic set.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:00

    Old Tucson Studios

    Walk the grounds of Old Tucson Studios before the evening crowd arrives. The set is quiet in the late afternoon, letting you imagine the classic Western scenes without distraction.

  2. 17:00

    Tucson Mountain Park

    Drive up to Tucson Mountain Park for a short walk among the saguaros. The higher elevation offers a cool breeze and clear views of the landscape as the light begins to fade.

  3. 17:42

    Tucson Mountain Park

    Find a spot on the trail facing west. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final warm glow over the mountain range and the city below.

Local tip

The park is open late, but check the specific trailhead hours for evening access.

Check before you go

  • Tucson Mountain Park hours may vary; verify evening access before heading up.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tucson (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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