Looking for spectacular views - 2.5 day hike in AZ, mid May

[SeekingLost]

Going to fly into Phoenix next weekend and I'm looking to pack in the most spectacular views possible on a weekend hike. Plane lands around 5:30pm on a Friday and looking to drive to my destination that night. Sleep in the car, at the trailhead or hike a short distance on the trail and camp. Plane leave at 2:15pm on a Monday, so a couple hours of hiking Monday morning is fine. Up to 15 miles a day is fine. Maybe 25-30 miles max for this hike. Looking for a place where the temps will be no more than 80 during the day, although less than 70 is greatly preferred. I always strive for remoteness but that's probably tougher to do on such a "short" hike. I prefer wilderness areas due to the ease of logistics (typically, no permits needed, just park n hike). I'm an experienced backpacker and comfortable with off trial hiking, class 3 scrambling, water crossings etc. My goal is to pack in as much adventure and amazing views as possible.

This will be my 4th trip to Arizona in the last 4 years. I've hiked in the Supes 3 times, and Sedona once. I do NOT want to go back to Sedona. It's beautiful but I just cannot get past the insane number of people out there. Was there on a Wednesday in March, at 10am, and couldn't find a place to park at any trailhead that had a paved road leading up to it. No desire to do that again.

The Grand Canyon is about as far as I'm willing to drive. I've never been and really want to, but want to go when I have more time. I have no desire to camp in the NP campground and do dayhikes though, which would mean I need a permit (lottery drawing) to camp in the canyon, right? If that's the case then GC is probably not an option for me right now. Really though I'd rather be a little closer to Phoenix. After all, I only have so much time and to spend 6-7 hours in the car would just mean less time hiking somewhere.

I've done some preliminary research and so far I'm "considering" the Four Peaks (maybe climb Brown's peak), Mazatzal (what are the best trails, loops, landmarks here?), Sycamore Canyon (yeah I's kinda close to Sedona but I've read there's no crowds).I don't want to do an out and back, looking for a loop. I'll make my own route as well if need be, I just need to find the right area. So that's where I'm at. Suggestions?

[Grasshopper]

@MetalBackpacker I don't know much about hanging, but I believe It's going to be somewhat difficult to find a suitable hammock location on Zim Point summit http://hikearizona.com/photo.php?ZIP=341178 http://hikearizona.com/photo.php?ZIP=342221 or on Asbestos Point summit but Zim Point has a much larger flat area to chose from.

[SeekingLost]

@MetalBackpacker
I would go with Zimmerman for getting both the best sunset and sunrise views at on location. Zimmerman is higher than Asbestos point and partially blocks the view of the eastern horizon from Asbestos point.

Thanks for the info!

@MetalBackpacker I don't know much about hanging, but I believe It's going to be somewhat difficult to find a suitable hammock location on Zim Point summit http://hikearizona.com/photo.php?ZIP=341178 http://hikearizona.com/photo.php?ZIP=342221 or on Asbestos Point summit but Zim Point has a much larger flat area to chose from.

That's the great thing about hammocks, you don't really need a flat spot. But, gotta have two sturdy trees the right distance apart. I saw your picture (http://hikearizona.com/photo.php?ZIP=302490) at asbestos pt and thought this area would offer some suitable trees if I were to camp onm Asbestos pt. I also saw this picture which was the one that sold me on the possibility of hanging on asbestos at least, or zimmerman -

http://hikearizona.com/photo.php?ZIP=526341