Best Location for Sunset Pics

[mzbk2l]

Just to take things in another direction (pun intended), head east and take pictures of the Superstition Mountains to the east as the sun sets and lights them up red and then purple.

[smoochaz]

Did anyone say Fountain Hills?! Gorgeous!

[Finger Laker]

I've never tried putting on film, but on a good sunset night the view from the Papagos off McDowell east of 64th street can be fantastic as you can see the city and the mountains

[KLR87]

Originally Posted by BIG CATS

Straight up the 101. Exit Pima, take that north. Exit Happy Valley Road, take a right and follow it up to the McDowell Mts. Keep going until you hit Ranch Gate Road (follow signs for Toms Thumb Trailhead). There are homes there, but there are many areas to take photos that should be unobstructed. Just watch for rattlers (they are very prevalent up there) and you should be fine.


Don't be disappointed if there isn't a good sunset. You need clouds to have a good colorful sunset, and this time of year the clouds disappear until July, even though we've had a few straight days of clouds lately, along with rain!

Thank you!

[KLR87]

Thanks, everyone!