#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail
2.2 mi · ▲ 289 ft · 53 min
#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail is a 2.2-mile out-and-back in Phoenix Mountains Preserve near Heritage Highlands, AZ. It climbs 289 ft, with sections as steep as 15% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail
2.2 mi · ▲ 289 ft · 53 min
Elevation 1,426–1,690 ft
Out & Back · Phoenix Mountains Preserve
Trailhead: #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail · 33.59710, -112.06468
Weather Sep 4: Overcast, high 101°F / low 81° · precip 6% · wind 5 mph · sunrise 6:05 AM · sunset 6:51 PM
Transit-accessible: stop 254 m from the trailhead · Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail, heading E.
- 1.6 miBear right, heading NW.
- 250 ftBear left, heading W.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading S.
- 0.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~31 min). Leave by 6:01 PM for the 6:51 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: stop 254 m from the trailhead
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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