Mount Trumbull Wilderness
2 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Mount Trumbull Wilderness is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically June, when about 82% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 39/100. The moon is 93% lit and above the horizon 92% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 81%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Mount Trumbull Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 58/100 |
| February | 61% | 65/100 |
| March | 57% | 62/100 |
| April | 69% | 70/100 |
| May | 72% | 73/100 |
| June ★ | 82% | 80/100 |
| July | 66% | 69/100 |
| August | 69% | 71/100 |
| September | 81% | 80/100 |
| October | 78% | 77/100 |
| November | 72% | 73/100 |
| December | 56% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Mount Trumbull Wilderness: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Mount Trumbull Wilderness for each.
#1Darkest sky of these staysZions Most Wanted Hotel
6.9(126 reviews)
Zion's Most Wanted Hotel in Hildale offers spacious rooms with balconies featuring mountain views, complemented by an outdoor fireplace and seating areas perfect for evening stargazing. The property provides free WiFi, daily continental breakfast, and convenient access to nearby Zion National Park for those seeking dark skies away from town.
- Sky darkness
- 67/100
- To the spot
- 68.1 km
65/100sky darkness at this stay
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Live prices around Hildale
Hildale is the closest base to Mount Trumbull Wilderness with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Mount Logan Wilderness 13 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument 37 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Mooney Falls 40.6 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Pipe Spring National Monument 61.6 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Fire Point 69.1 km · Sky Score 69/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).