AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Cactus, az

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

2 of 12 spots
  1. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint & Trail 1A via #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 212 min of walking

  2. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint–Trail 101, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 3:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 329 min of walking

  3. Shaw Butte–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint, 3 summits 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  4. Piestewa Peak–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint, 4 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 3:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car10:12 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 374 min of walking

  5. Trail 25 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Old Trail 308 & Trail 25A 1.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Old Trail 308 & Trail 25A 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

  8. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 1.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. #1A - Perl Charles Trail 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Dreamy Draw Bikeway 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Sunnyslope Mountain–Trail 306 Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 105 min of walking

  12. North Mountain–Trail 306 Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint